Jerry Augustine vs. Kent Tekulve — Career Comparison

Jerry Augustine built a career as a starting pitcher and Kent Tekulve as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Kent Tekulve led in strikeout rate (K%+ 77 vs 64), run prevention (ERA+ 104 vs 95), and home run suppression (HR9+ 115 vs 111). Jerry Augustine held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 104 vs 96). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Kent Tekulve.