Tim Crews vs. Frank Lary — Career Comparison

Frank Lary 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 134), strikeout rate (K%+ 99 vs 91), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 110 vs 102). Frank Lary held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 111 vs 104). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Tim Crews.