Hersh Lyons vs. Josh Osich — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Hersh Lyons and Josh Osich are fairly close on the surface numbers. Hersh Lyons posted stronger numbers in ERA (0 vs 5.02) and home runs allowed (0 per nine innings vs 1.84). Josh Osich had the advantage in WHIP (1.405 vs 3.000). By the career numbers, Hersh Lyons 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.