Ted Abernathy vs. Don August — Career Comparison

Don August built a career as a starting pitcher and Ted Abernathy as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Ted Abernathy led in home run suppression (HR9+ 128 vs 88), strikeout rate (K%+ 95 vs 69), and run prevention (ERA+ 108 vs 93). Don August held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 101 vs 73). Role difference aside, Ted Abernathy holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.