Cap Crowell vs. John Hiller — Career Comparison

Cap Crowell built a career as a starting pitcher and John Hiller as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. John Hiller posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 2.83 and WHIP 1.325 compared to 5.27 and 1.915 for Cap Crowell. By the career numbers, John Hiller had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.