Jeff Austin vs. Bob Giallombardo — Career Comparison

Bob Giallombardo 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. Bob Giallombardo posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.76 and WHIP 1.671 compared to 6.75 and 1.730 for Jeff Austin. By the career numbers, Bob Giallombardo had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.