James Hurst vs. Tim Sherrill — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Tim Sherrill posted a stronger line than James Hurst. Tim Sherrill posted stronger numbers in ERA (7.71 vs 10.13) and WHIP (1.982 vs 2.438). By the career numbers, Tim Sherrill 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.