Don August vs. Dave Baldwin — Career Comparison

Don August built a career as a starting pitcher and Dave Baldwin as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Dave Baldwin led in strikeout rate (K%+ 117 vs 69), home run suppression (HR9+ 131 vs 88), and run prevention (ERA+ 118 vs 93). Don August held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 101 vs 100). Role difference aside, Dave Baldwin holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.