Rick Austin vs. Rich Nye — Career Comparison

Rich Nye 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. Rich Nye led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 116 vs 85), run prevention (ERA+ 90 vs 82), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 91 vs 88). Rick Austin held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 118 vs 86). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Rich Nye.