Rick Austin vs. Mark Langston — Career Comparison

Mark Langston 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. Mark Langston led in run prevention (ERA+ 108 vs 82), strikeout rate (K%+ 125 vs 118), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 94 vs 88). Rick Austin held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 83 vs 79). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Mark Langston.