Sterling Sharp vs. Greg Washburn — Career Comparison

Greg Washburn 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. Greg Washburn posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 7.94 and WHIP 2.294 compared to 10.13 and 2.250 for Sterling Sharp. By the career numbers, Greg Washburn had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.