Rick Austin vs. Jerry Walker — Career Comparison

Jerry Walker 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. Jerry Walker led in run prevention (ERA+ 96 vs 82), home run suppression (HR9+ 87 vs 83), and walk avoidance (BB%+ 88 vs 85). Rick Austin held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 118 vs 75). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Jerry Walker.