Rick Austin vs. Jim McGlothlin — Career Comparison

Jim McGlothlin 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. Jim McGlothlin led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 112 vs 85), run prevention (ERA+ 101 vs 82), and home run suppression (HR9+ 93 vs 83). Rick Austin held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 118 vs 83). Role difference aside, Jim McGlothlin holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.