Allan Anderson vs. Dave Heaverlo — Career Comparison

Allan Anderson built a career as a starting pitcher and Dave Heaverlo as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Dave Heaverlo led in strikeout rate (K%+ 96 vs 67), home run suppression (HR9+ 113 vs 98), and run prevention (ERA+ 122 vs 110). Allan Anderson held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 149 vs 113). Role difference aside, Dave Heaverlo holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.