Hank Aguirre vs. Rick Austin — Career Comparison

Hank Aguirre built a career as a starting pitcher and Rick Austin as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Hank Aguirre led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 116 vs 85), run prevention (ERA+ 113 vs 82), and home run suppression (HR9+ 105 vs 83). Rick Austin held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 118 vs 97). Role difference aside, Hank Aguirre holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.