Santo Alcala vs. Tim Crews — Career Comparison

Santo Alcala built a career as a starting pitcher and Tim Crews as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Tim Crews led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 152 vs 77), run prevention (ERA+ 104 vs 78), and home run suppression (HR9+ 104 vs 79). Role difference aside, Tim Crews holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.