Steve Melter vs. Josh Osich — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Steve Melter and Josh Osich are fairly close on the surface numbers. Steve Melter posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.5 vs 5.02) and home runs allowed (0.14 per nine innings vs 1.84). Josh Osich had the advantage in WHIP (1.405 vs 1.539). By the career numbers, Steve Melter 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.