Jimmy Anderson vs. Tim Crews — Career Comparison

Jimmy Anderson 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 92), strikeout rate (K%+ 99 vs 56), and run prevention (ERA+ 104 vs 84). Jimmy Anderson held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 137 vs 104). Role difference aside, Tim Crews holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.