Tim Crews vs. Mickey Lolich — Career Comparison

Mickey Lolich 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 111), home run suppression (HR9+ 104 vs 83), and run prevention (ERA+ 104 vs 91). Mickey Lolich held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 125 vs 99). Role difference aside, Tim Crews holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.