Jeff Austin vs. Carson Whisenhunt — Career Comparison

Carson Whisenhunt 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. Carson Whisenhunt posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 5.01 and WHIP 1.457 compared to 6.75 and 1.730 for Jeff Austin. By the career numbers, Carson Whisenhunt had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.