Jeff Austin vs. George Washburn — Career Comparison

George Washburn 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. Jeff Austin posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 6.75 and WHIP 1.730 compared to 13.5 and 3.500 for George Washburn. By the career numbers, Jeff Austin had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.