Don August vs. Zach McAllister — Career Comparison

Don August built a career as a starting pitcher and Zach McAllister as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Zach McAllister led in strikeout rate (K%+ 90 vs 69), walk avoidance (BB%+ 122 vs 101), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 97 vs 89). Don August held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 93 vs 88). Role difference aside, Zach McAllister holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.