Dave Heaverlo vs. Mat Latos — Career Comparison

Mat Latos 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. Mat Latos led in strikeout rate (K%+ 109 vs 96), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 111 vs 99), and home run suppression (HR9+ 116 vs 113). Dave Heaverlo held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 122 vs 108). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Mat Latos.