Rick Austin vs. Alfredo Simon — Career Comparison

Alfredo Simon 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. Alfredo Simon led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 94 vs 85), run prevention (ERA+ 91 vs 82), and home run suppression (HR9+ 89 vs 83). Rick Austin held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 118 vs 83). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Alfredo Simon.