Don August vs. Roy Thomas — Career Comparison

Don August built a career as a starting pitcher and Roy Thomas as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Roy Thomas led in strikeout rate (K%+ 109 vs 69), home run suppression (HR9+ 121 vs 88), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 99 vs 89). Don August held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 101 vs 90). Role difference aside, Roy Thomas holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.