Don August vs. Anthony Telford — Career Comparison

Don August built a career as a starting pitcher and Anthony Telford as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Anthony Telford led in home run suppression (HR9+ 149 vs 88), strikeout rate (K%+ 88 vs 69), and walk avoidance (BB%+ 120 vs 101). Role difference aside, Anthony Telford holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.