Bryan Augenstein vs. Hop Bartlett — Career Comparison

Hop Bartlett 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. Hop Bartlett posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 5.18 and WHIP 1.890 compared to 8.34 and 2.118 for Bryan Augenstein. By the career numbers, Hop Bartlett had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.