Jose Alvarez vs. Kutter Crawford — Career Comparison

Kutter Crawford built a career as a starting pitcher and Jose Alvarez as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Jose Alvarez led in run prevention (ERA+ 116 vs 101), strikeout rate (K%+ 119 vs 109), and home run suppression (HR9+ 96 vs 92). Kutter Crawford held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 115 vs 76). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Jose Alvarez.