Rick Austin vs. Hayden Wesneski — Career Comparison

Hayden Wesneski 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. Hayden Wesneski posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.01 and WHIP 1.162 compared to 4.63 and 1.721 for Rick Austin. By the career numbers, Hayden Wesneski had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.