Casey Crosby vs. Tom Lipp — Career Comparison

Casey Crosby 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. Casey Crosby posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 9.49 and WHIP 2.108 compared to 15 and 3.333 for Tom Lipp. By the career numbers, Casey Crosby had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.