Ted Hamilton vs. Sterling Sharp — Career Comparison

Ted Hamilton built a career as a starting pitcher and Sterling Sharp as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Ted Hamilton posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 7.15 and WHIP 1.941 compared to 10.13 and 2.250 for Sterling Sharp. By the career numbers, Ted Hamilton had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.