Rick Austin vs. Chien-Ming Wang — Career Comparison

Chien-Ming Wang 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. Chien-Ming Wang led in home run suppression (HR9+ 219 vs 83), run prevention (ERA+ 121 vs 82), and walk avoidance (BB%+ 117 vs 85). Rick Austin held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 118 vs 65). Role difference aside, Chien-Ming Wang holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.