J. D. Hammer vs. Josh Sharpless — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, J. D. Hammer posted a stronger line than Josh Sharpless. J. D. Hammer posted stronger numbers in WHIP (1.538 vs 1.653) and home runs allowed (1.15 per nine innings vs 1.65). By the career numbers, J. D. Hammer 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.