Jim Austin vs. Lou Polli — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Jim Austin posted a stronger line than Lou Polli. Jim Austin posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.06 vs 4.68) and WHIP (1.380 vs 1.843). By the career numbers, Jim Austin had the better of this comparison — though ERA and WHIP alone don't account for era, park factors, or the defenses each pitcher worked behind.