Jim Austin vs. Ron Robinson — Career Comparison

Ron Robinson 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 3.63 and 1.378 for Ron Robinson. By the career numbers, Jim Austin had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.