Don August vs. Dan Jennings — Career Comparison

Don August built a career as a starting pitcher and Dan Jennings as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Dan Jennings led in home run suppression (HR9+ 259 vs 88), run prevention (ERA+ 161 vs 93), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 104 vs 89). Don August held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 101 vs 89). Role difference aside, Dan Jennings holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.