Tom Harrington vs. Jack Sharrott — Career Comparison

Tom Harrington built a career as a starting pitcher and Jack Sharrott as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Jack Sharrott posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.12 and WHIP 1.352 compared to 15.58 and 2.885 for Tom Harrington. By the career numbers, Jack Sharrott had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.