Aaron Crow vs. Alfredo Simon — Career Comparison

Alfredo Simon 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 91), strikeout rate (K%+ 101 vs 83), and home run suppression (HR9+ 100 vs 89). Alfredo Simon held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 94 vs 88). Role difference aside, Aaron Crow holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.