Rich Gossage vs. Tim Sherrill — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Rich Gossage posted a stronger line than Tim Sherrill. Rich Gossage posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.01 vs 7.71) and WHIP (1.282 vs 1.982). By the career numbers, Rich Gossage 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.