Bryan Augenstein vs. Mel Behney — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Bryan Augenstein and Mel Behney are fairly close on the surface numbers. Mel Behney posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.5 vs 8.34) and home runs allowed (0.9 per nine innings vs 1.19). Bryan Augenstein had the advantage in WHIP (2.118 vs 2.500). By the career numbers, Mel Behney had the better of this comparison — though ERA and WHIP alone don't account for era, park factors, or the defenses each pitcher worked behind.