Jeff Austin vs. Tyler Wilson — Career Comparison

Tyler Wilson 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. Tyler Wilson posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 5.02 and WHIP 1.466 compared to 6.75 and 1.730 for Jeff Austin. By the career numbers, Tyler Wilson had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.