Rick Austin vs. Hyun Jin Ryu — Career Comparison

Hyun Jin Ryu 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. Hyun Jin Ryu led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 151 vs 85), home run suppression (HR9+ 131 vs 83), and run prevention (ERA+ 128 vs 82). Rick Austin held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 118 vs 102). Role difference aside, Hyun Jin Ryu holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.