Don August vs. Aaron Crow — Career Comparison

Don August built a career as a starting pitcher and Aaron Crow as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Aaron Crow led in strikeout rate (K%+ 101 vs 69), run prevention (ERA+ 114 vs 93), and home run suppression (HR9+ 100 vs 88). Don August held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 101 vs 88). Role difference aside, Aaron Crow holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.