Chase Anderson vs. Rick Austin — Career Comparison

Chase Anderson 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. Rick Austin led in strikeout rate (K%+ 118 vs 94), home run suppression (HR9+ 83 vs 78), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 88 vs 86). Chase Anderson held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 97 vs 82). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Rick Austin.