Rick Austin vs. Todd Wellemeyer — Career Comparison

Todd Wellemeyer 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. Rick Austin led in strikeout rate (K%+ 118 vs 87), home run suppression (HR9+ 83 vs 82), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 88 vs 88). Todd Wellemeyer held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 95 vs 82). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Rick Austin.