Josh Sharpless vs. Tim Young — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Josh Sharpless and Tim Young are fairly close on the surface numbers. Josh Sharpless posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.41 vs 6.23) and home runs allowed (1.65 per nine innings vs 2.08). Tim Young had the advantage in WHIP (1.462 vs 1.653). By the career numbers, Josh Sharpless 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.