Don August vs. Aubrey Gatewood — Career Comparison

Don August built a career as a starting pitcher and Aubrey Gatewood as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Aubrey Gatewood led in home run suppression (HR9+ 169 vs 88), run prevention (ERA+ 132 vs 93), and walk avoidance (BB%+ 137 vs 101). Don August held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 69 vs 58). Role difference aside, Aubrey Gatewood holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.