Kutter Crawford vs. Gary Wayne — Career Comparison

Kutter Crawford built a career as a starting pitcher and Gary Wayne as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Kutter Crawford led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 115 vs 102), strikeout rate (K%+ 109 vs 97), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 102 vs 98). Gary Wayne held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 120 vs 92). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Kutter Crawford.