Don August vs. Rich DeLucia — Career Comparison

Don August built a career as a starting pitcher and Rich DeLucia 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 85), home run suppression (HR9+ 88 vs 75), and run prevention (ERA+ 93 vs 87). Rich DeLucia held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 114 vs 69). Role difference aside, Don August holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.