Josh Osich vs. Bill Short — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Josh Osich and Bill Short are fairly close on the surface numbers. Bill Short posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.7 vs 5.02) and home runs allowed (0.55 per nine innings vs 1.84). Josh Osich had the advantage in WHIP (1.405 vs 1.485). By the career numbers, Bill Short 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.