Rick Austin vs. Zack Littell — Career Comparison

Zack Littell 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. Zack Littell led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 176 vs 85), run prevention (ERA+ 111 vs 82), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 97 vs 88). Rick Austin held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 118 vs 88). Role difference aside, Zack Littell holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.