Rick Austin vs. Libe Washburn — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Libe Washburn posted a stronger line than Rick Austin. Libe Washburn posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.37 vs 4.63) and WHIP (1.571 vs 1.721). By the career numbers, Libe Washburn 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.