Sterling Sharp vs. Adrian Zabala — Career Comparison

Adrian Zabala 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. Adrian Zabala posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 5.02 and WHIP 1.423 compared to 10.13 and 2.250 for Sterling Sharp. By the career numbers, Adrian Zabala had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.