Don August vs. Rick Austin — Career Comparison

Don August 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. Don August led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 101 vs 85), run prevention (ERA+ 93 vs 82), and home run suppression (HR9+ 88 vs 83). Rick Austin held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 118 vs 69). Role difference aside, Don August holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.