Sean Hjelle vs. Josh Sharpless — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Sean Hjelle and Josh Sharpless are fairly close on the surface numbers. Sean Hjelle posted stronger numbers in WHIP (1.503 vs 1.653) and home runs allowed (1.08 per nine innings vs 1.65). Josh Sharpless had the advantage in ERA (4.41 vs 5.11). By the career numbers, Sean Hjelle 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.