Clem Hausmann vs. Josh Sharpless — Career Comparison

Clem Hausmann built a career as a starting pitcher and Josh Sharpless as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Clem Hausmann posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.21 and WHIP 1.525 compared to 4.41 and 1.653 for Josh Sharpless. By the career numbers, Clem Hausmann had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.