Jerry Augustine vs. Darold Knowles — Career Comparison

Jerry Augustine built a career as a starting pitcher and Darold Knowles 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 walk avoidance (BB%+ 104 vs 90), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 94 vs 88), and home run suppression (HR9+ 111 vs 106). Darold Knowles held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 117 vs 95). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Jerry Augustine.