Kutter Crawford vs. Joe Grzenda — Career Comparison

Kutter Crawford built a career as a starting pitcher and Joe Grzenda as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Joe Grzenda led in home run suppression (HR9+ 188 vs 92), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 113 vs 102), and walk avoidance (BB%+ 121 vs 115). Kutter Crawford held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 109 vs 86). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Joe Grzenda.