Sterling Sharp vs. Johnnie Wittig — Career Comparison

Johnnie Wittig 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. Johnnie Wittig posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.89 and WHIP 1.650 compared to 10.13 and 2.250 for Sterling Sharp. By the career numbers, Johnnie Wittig had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.