Rick Austin vs. George Washington — Career Comparison

George Washington 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. George Washington posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.68 and WHIP 1.159 compared to 4.63 and 1.721 for Rick Austin. By the career numbers, George Washington had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.