Rick Austin vs. Scott Forster — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Rick Austin posted a stronger line than Scott Forster. Rick Austin posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.63 vs 7.88) and home runs allowed (1.13 per nine innings vs 1.41). By the career numbers, Rick Austin 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.