Don August vs. Jeff Gray — Career Comparison

Don August built a career as a starting pitcher and Jeff Gray 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 strikeout rate (K%+ 69 vs 54), run prevention (ERA+ 93 vs 80), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 89 vs 78). Jeff Gray held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 96 vs 88). Role difference aside, Don August holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.