Casey Crosby vs. Ken Rowe — Career Comparison

Casey Crosby built a career as a starting pitcher and Ken Rowe as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Ken Rowe posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.57 and WHIP 1.610 compared to 9.49 and 2.108 for Casey Crosby. By the career numbers, Ken Rowe had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.