Don August vs. Spencer Bivens — Career Comparison

Don August built a career as a starting pitcher and Spencer Bivens as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Spencer Bivens led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 146 vs 101), run prevention (ERA+ 115 vs 93), and home run suppression (HR9+ 110 vs 88). Role difference aside, Spencer Bivens holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.