Sterling Sharp vs. Taijuan Walker — Career Comparison

Taijuan Walker built a career as a starting pitcher and Sterling Sharp as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Taijuan Walker posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.18 and WHIP 1.297 compared to 10.13 and 2.250 for Sterling Sharp. By the career numbers, Taijuan Walker had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.