Rick Austin vs. Gorham Leverett — Career Comparison

Gorham Leverett 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. Gorham Leverett posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.51 and WHIP 1.485 compared to 4.63 and 1.721 for Rick Austin. By the career numbers, Gorham Leverett had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.