Tom Funk vs. Felipe Paulino — Career Comparison

Felipe Paulino built a career as a starting pitcher and Tom Funk as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Felipe Paulino posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 5.22 and WHIP 1.578 compared to 6.48 and 1.920 for Tom Funk. By the career numbers, Felipe Paulino had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.