Chris Archer vs. Rick Austin — Career Comparison

Chris Archer 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. Chris Archer led in home run suppression (HR9+ 112 vs 83), run prevention (ERA+ 103 vs 82), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 101 vs 88). Rick Austin held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 118 vs 108). Role difference aside, Chris Archer holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.