Kyle Crockett vs. Randy Tate — Career Comparison

Randy Tate built a career as a starting pitcher and Kyle Crockett as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Kyle Crockett posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.74 and WHIP 1.460 compared to 4.45 and 1.525 for Randy Tate. By the career numbers, Kyle Crockett had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.