Takashi Kashiwada vs. Josh Sharpless — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Takashi Kashiwada posted a stronger line than Josh Sharpless. Takashi Kashiwada posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.31 vs 4.41) and home runs allowed (1.15 per nine innings vs 1.65). By the career numbers, Takashi Kashiwada 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.