Rick Austin vs. Michael Kopech — Career Comparison

Michael Kopech 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. Rick Austin led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 85 vs 58), strikeout rate (K%+ 118 vs 100), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 88 vs 78). Michael Kopech held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 95 vs 82). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Rick Austin.