Jim Bibby vs. Tim Crews — Career Comparison

Jim Bibby 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 82), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 110 vs 98), and run prevention (ERA+ 104 vs 98). Jim Bibby held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 116 vs 99). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Tim Crews.