Zak Kent vs. Josh Sharpless — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Zak Kent and Josh Sharpless are fairly close on the surface numbers. Zak Kent posted stronger numbers in WHIP (1.415 vs 1.653) and home runs allowed (0.51 per nine innings vs 1.65). Josh Sharpless had the advantage in ERA (4.41 vs 4.58). By the career numbers, Zak Kent 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.