Steve Cooke vs. Jim Crawford — Career Comparison

Steve Cooke built a career as a starting pitcher and Jim Crawford as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Jim Crawford led in strikeout rate (K%+ 113 vs 88), home run suppression (HR9+ 111 vs 94), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 104 vs 92). Steve Cooke held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 94 vs 82). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Jim Crawford.