Don August vs. Blake Treinen — Career Comparison

Don August built a career as a starting pitcher and Blake Treinen as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Blake Treinen led in home run suppression (HR9+ 205 vs 88), run prevention (ERA+ 123 vs 93), and strikeout rate (K%+ 92 vs 69). Don August held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 101 vs 97). Role difference aside, Blake Treinen holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.