Boof Bonser vs. Tim Crews — Career Comparison

Boof Bonser 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 115), home run suppression (HR9+ 104 vs 78), and run prevention (ERA+ 104 vs 92). Boof Bonser held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 116 vs 99). Role difference aside, Tim Crews holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.