Bronson Arroyo vs. Dave Heaverlo — Career Comparison

Bronson Arroyo 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 home run suppression (HR9+ 113 vs 71), run prevention (ERA+ 122 vs 100), and strikeout rate (K%+ 96 vs 77). Bronson Arroyo held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 148 vs 113). Role difference aside, Dave Heaverlo holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.