Dave Heaverlo vs. German Jimenez — Career Comparison

German Jimenez 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 posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.41 and WHIP 1.492 compared to 5.01 and 1.383 for German Jimenez. By the career numbers, Dave Heaverlo had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.