Jeff Austin vs. Don Durham — Career Comparison

Don Durham 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. Don Durham posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 5.83 and WHIP 1.602 compared to 6.75 and 1.730 for Jeff Austin. By the career numbers, Don Durham had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.