Sterling Sharp vs. Geoff Zahn — Career Comparison

Geoff Zahn 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. Geoff Zahn posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.74 and WHIP 1.369 compared to 10.13 and 2.250 for Sterling Sharp. By the career numbers, Geoff Zahn had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.