Tim Crews vs. Ed Halicki — Career Comparison

Ed Halicki built a career as a starting pitcher and Tim Crews as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Ed Halicki led in strikeout rate (K%+ 123 vs 99), home run suppression (HR9+ 125 vs 104), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 116 vs 110). Tim Crews held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 152 vs 117). Role difference aside, Ed Halicki holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.