Vince Colbert vs. Josh Sharpless — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Vince Colbert and Josh Sharpless are fairly close on the surface numbers. Vince Colbert posted stronger numbers in WHIP (1.579 vs 1.653) and home runs allowed (0.83 per nine innings vs 1.65). Josh Sharpless had the advantage in ERA (4.41 vs 4.57). By the career numbers, Vince Colbert had the better of this comparison — though ERA and WHIP alone don't account for era, park factors, or the defenses each pitcher worked behind.