Rick Austin vs. Steve Avery — Career Comparison

Steve Avery built a career as a starting pitcher and Rick Austin as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Steve Avery led in run prevention (ERA+ 101 vs 82), home run suppression (HR9+ 101 vs 83), and walk avoidance (BB%+ 97 vs 85). Rick Austin held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 118 vs 100). Role difference aside, Steve Avery holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.