Rick Austin vs. Ernie White — Career Comparison

Ernie White 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. Ernie White posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 2.78 and WHIP 1.253 compared to 4.63 and 1.721 for Rick Austin. By the career numbers, Ernie White had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.