Raymond Austin vs. Michael Crotta — Career Comparison

Raymond Austin built a career as a starting pitcher and Michael Crotta as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Raymond Austin posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 5.81 and WHIP 1.557 compared to 9.28 and 2.344 for Michael Crotta. By the career numbers, Raymond Austin had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.