Austin Adams vs. Glendon Rusch — Career Comparison

Glendon Rusch built a career as a starting pitcher and Austin Adams as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Austin Adams led in home run suppression (HR9+ 406 vs 100), strikeout rate (K%+ 124 vs 96), and run prevention (ERA+ 100 vs 83). Glendon Rusch held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 109 vs 73). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Austin Adams.