Bob Anderson vs. Dave Heaverlo — Career Comparison

Bob 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 run prevention (ERA+ 122 vs 89), walk avoidance (BB%+ 113 vs 93), and home run suppression (HR9+ 113 vs 107). Bob Anderson held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 100 vs 96). Role difference aside, Dave Heaverlo holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.