Larry Cheney vs. Jeff Heathcock — Career Comparison

Larry Cheney built a career as a starting pitcher and Jeff Heathcock as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Larry Cheney posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 2.7 and WHIP 1.243 compared to 3.76 and 1.234 for Jeff Heathcock. By the career numbers, Larry Cheney had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.