Don August vs. Aaron Heilman — Career Comparison

Don August built a career as a starting pitcher and Aaron Heilman as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Don August led in home run suppression (HR9+ 88 vs 68), run prevention (ERA+ 93 vs 77), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 89 vs 83). Aaron Heilman held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 99 vs 69). Role difference aside, Don August holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.