Rick Austin vs. Don Lee — Career Comparison

Don Lee 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. Don Lee led in home run suppression (HR9+ 112 vs 83), run prevention (ERA+ 110 vs 82), and walk avoidance (BB%+ 112 vs 85). Rick Austin held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 118 vs 96). Role difference aside, Don Lee holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.