Don August vs. Manny Aybar — Career Comparison

Don August built a career as a starting pitcher and Manny Aybar as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Manny Aybar led in home run suppression (HR9+ 102 vs 88), strikeout rate (K%+ 80 vs 69), and walk avoidance (BB%+ 109 vs 101). Don August held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 93 vs 91). Role difference aside, Manny Aybar holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.