Don August vs. Frank Viola — Career Comparison

The numbers give Frank Viola a clear advantage over Don August across the core pitching metrics. Frank Viola led in strikeout rate (K%+ 114 vs 69), walk avoidance (BB%+ 113 vs 101), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 95 vs 89). Don August held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 88 vs 73). Frank Viola was the better starter — the numbers make that case clearly.