Steve Crawford vs. Skip Lockwood — Career Comparison

Skip Lockwood built a career as a starting pitcher and Steve Crawford as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Skip Lockwood led in home run suppression (HR9+ 133 vs 84), strikeout rate (K%+ 104 vs 80), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 105 vs 93). Steve Crawford held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 126 vs 93). Role difference aside, Skip Lockwood holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.