John Riedling vs. Josh Sharpless — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, John Riedling posted a stronger line than Josh Sharpless. John Riedling posted stronger numbers in WHIP (1.536 vs 1.653) and home runs allowed (0.72 per nine innings vs 1.65). By the career numbers, John Riedling 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.