Scott Chiamparino vs. Tom Drees — Career Comparison

Scott Chiamparino built a career as a starting pitcher and Tom Drees as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Scott Chiamparino posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.27 and WHIP 1.359 compared to 12.27 and 2.182 for Tom Drees. By the career numbers, Scott Chiamparino had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.