Don August vs. Lance Cormier — Career Comparison

Don August built a career as a starting pitcher and Lance Cormier 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 82), run prevention (ERA+ 93 vs 76), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 89 vs 74). Lance Cormier held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 70 vs 69). Role difference aside, Don August holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.