Aaron Crow vs. Dick Ruthven — Career Comparison

Dick Ruthven built a career as a starting pitcher and Aaron Crow as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Aaron Crow led in run prevention (ERA+ 114 vs 81), home run suppression (HR9+ 100 vs 88), and strikeout rate (K%+ 101 vs 94). Dick Ruthven held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 107 vs 88). Role difference aside, Aaron Crow holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.