Jeff Austin vs. Izzy Goldstein — Career Comparison

Izzy Goldstein 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. Izzy Goldstein posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.47 and WHIP 1.846 compared to 6.75 and 1.730 for Jeff Austin. By the career numbers, Izzy Goldstein had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.