Mike Balas vs. Chris Heston — Career Comparison

Chris Heston built a career as a starting pitcher and Mike Balas as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Chris Heston posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.55 and WHIP 1.454 compared to 6.75 and 2.250 for Mike Balas. By the career numbers, Chris Heston had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.