Jesse Crain vs. Andy Hawkins — Career Comparison

Andy Hawkins built a career as a starting pitcher and Jesse Crain as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Jesse Crain led in home run suppression (HR9+ 134 vs 78), run prevention (ERA+ 133 vs 81), and strikeout rate (K%+ 105 vs 77). Role difference aside, Jesse Crain holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.