Jeff Austin vs. Clarence White — Career Comparison

Clarence White 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. Clarence White posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 6.17 and WHIP 1.606 compared to 6.75 and 1.730 for Jeff Austin. By the career numbers, Clarence White had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.