Casey Hageman vs. Tim Sherrill — Career Comparison

Casey Hageman built a career as a starting pitcher and Tim Sherrill as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Casey Hageman posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.07 and WHIP 1.230 compared to 7.71 and 1.982 for Tim Sherrill. By the career numbers, Casey Hageman had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.