Scott Baker vs. Tim Crews — Career Comparison

Scott Baker 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. Scott Baker led in strikeout rate (K%+ 118 vs 99), run prevention (ERA+ 114 vs 104), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 113 vs 110). Tim Crews held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 152 vs 140). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Scott Baker.