Scott Alexander vs. Oscar Austin — Career Comparison

Oscar Austin built a career as a starting pitcher and Scott Alexander as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Scott Alexander posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.36 and WHIP 1.367 compared to 13.5 and 2.500 for Oscar Austin. By the career numbers, Scott Alexander had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.