Raymond Austin vs. Rafael Cruz — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Raymond Austin and Rafael Cruz are fairly close on the surface numbers. Rafael Cruz posted stronger numbers in ERA (5.06 vs 5.81) and home runs allowed (0 per nine innings vs 1.03). Raymond Austin had the advantage in WHIP (1.557 vs 2.063). By the career numbers, Rafael Cruz 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.