Rick Austin vs. Ray Washburn — Career Comparison

Ray Washburn 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. Ray Washburn led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 116 vs 85), run prevention (ERA+ 100 vs 82), and home run suppression (HR9+ 96 vs 83). Rick Austin held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 118 vs 89). Role difference aside, Ray Washburn holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.