Rick Austin vs. Curt Schilling — Career Comparison

Curt Schilling 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. Curt Schilling led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 157 vs 85), run prevention (ERA+ 124 vs 82), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 116 vs 88). Rick Austin held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 118 vs 117). Role difference aside, Curt Schilling holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.