Rick Austin vs. Rod Nichols — Career Comparison

Rod Nichols 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. Rod Nichols led in home run suppression (HR9+ 147 vs 83), walk avoidance (BB%+ 144 vs 85), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 111 vs 88). Rick Austin held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 118 vs 91). Role difference aside, Rod Nichols holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.