Jerry Augustine vs. Jason Grilli — Career Comparison

Jerry Augustine built a career as a starting pitcher and Jason Grilli as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Jerry Augustine led in home run suppression (HR9+ 111 vs 81), walk avoidance (BB%+ 104 vs 89), and run prevention (ERA+ 95 vs 83). Jason Grilli held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 100 vs 64). Role difference aside, Jerry Augustine holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.