Jim Austin vs. Kohl Stewart — Career Comparison

Kohl Stewart 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 4.88 and 1.480 for Kohl Stewart. By the career numbers, Jim Austin had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.