Rick Austin vs. Colby Ward — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Colby Ward posted a stronger line than Rick Austin. Colby Ward posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.25 vs 4.63) and WHIP (1.556 vs 1.721). By the career numbers, Colby Ward 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.