Rick Austin vs. Efrain Valdez — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Efrain Valdez posted a stronger line than Rick Austin. Efrain Valdez posted stronger numbers in ERA (2.91 vs 4.63) and WHIP (1.588 vs 1.721). By the career numbers, Efrain Valdez had the better of this comparison — though ERA and WHIP alone don't account for era, park factors, or the defenses each pitcher worked behind.