Sterling Sharp vs. Phillips Valdez — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Phillips Valdez posted a stronger line than Sterling Sharp. Phillips Valdez posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.56 vs 10.13) and WHIP (1.451 vs 2.250). By the career numbers, Phillips Valdez 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.