Jerry Augustine vs. Hayden Birdsong — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Jerry Augustine posted a stronger line than Hayden Birdsong. Jerry Augustine posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.23 vs 4.77) and home runs allowed (0.83 per nine innings vs 1.37). By the career numbers, Jerry Augustine had the better of this comparison — though ERA and WHIP alone don't account for era, park factors, or the defenses each pitcher worked behind.