Jeff Austin vs. Juan Dominguez — Career Comparison

Juan Dominguez built a career as a starting pitcher and Jeff Austin as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Juan Dominguez posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.6 and WHIP 1.468 compared to 6.75 and 1.730 for Jeff Austin. By the career numbers, Juan Dominguez had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.