Bob Babcock vs. Tim Crews — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Tim Crews posted a stronger line than Bob Babcock. Tim Crews posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.44 vs 3.92) and home runs allowed (0.72 per nine innings vs 0.94). By the career numbers, Tim Crews had the better of this comparison — though ERA and WHIP alone don't account for era, park factors, or the defenses each pitcher worked behind.