Scott Copeland vs. Tom Lipp — Career Comparison

Scott Copeland built a career as a starting pitcher and Tom Lipp as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Scott Copeland posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 5.94 and WHIP 1.620 compared to 15 and 3.333 for Tom Lipp. By the career numbers, Scott Copeland had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.