Ernie Broglio vs. Dave Heaverlo — Career Comparison

Ernie Broglio 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 walk avoidance (BB%+ 113 vs 82), home run suppression (HR9+ 113 vs 92), and run prevention (ERA+ 122 vs 103). Ernie Broglio held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 99 vs 96). Role difference aside, Dave Heaverlo holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.