Tim Crews vs. Jeff Samardzija — Career Comparison

Jeff Samardzija 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 95), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 110 vs 102). Jeff Samardzija held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 106 vs 99). Role difference aside, Tim Crews holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.