Lew Krausse Jr. vs. Dave Shipanoff — Career Comparison

Lew Krausse Jr. built a career as a starting pitcher and Dave Shipanoff as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Dave Shipanoff posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.22 and WHIP 1.431 compared to 4 and 1.371 for Lew Krausse Jr.. By the career numbers, Dave Shipanoff had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.