Don August vs. Buck Farmer — Career Comparison

Don August built a career as a starting pitcher and Buck Farmer 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 run prevention (ERA+ 93 vs 76), walk avoidance (BB%+ 101 vs 88), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 89 vs 77). Buck Farmer held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 84 vs 69). Role difference aside, Don August holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.