Jim Austin vs. Chayce McDermott — Career Comparison

Chayce McDermott built a career as a starting pitcher and Jim Austin as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Jim Austin posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.06 and WHIP 1.380 compared to 12.79 and 2.447 for Chayce McDermott. By the career numbers, Jim Austin had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.