Tim Crews vs. Dave LaPoint — Career Comparison

Dave LaPoint 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. Tim Crews led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 152 vs 94), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 110 vs 95), and run prevention (ERA+ 104 vs 89). Role difference aside, Tim Crews holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.