Rick Austin vs. Bill Wakefield — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Bill Wakefield posted a stronger line than Rick Austin. Bill Wakefield posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.61 vs 4.63) and WHIP (1.421 vs 1.721). By the career numbers, Bill Wakefield 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.