Bryan Augenstein vs. Eddie Bane — Career Comparison

Eddie Bane built a career as a starting pitcher and Bryan Augenstein as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Eddie Bane posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.66 and WHIP 1.595 compared to 8.34 and 2.118 for Bryan Augenstein. By the career numbers, Eddie Bane had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.