Dave Heaverlo vs. Jeff Locke — Career Comparison

Jeff Locke 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 run prevention (ERA+ 122 vs 92), walk avoidance (BB%+ 113 vs 87), and strikeout rate (K%+ 96 vs 82). Role difference aside, Dave Heaverlo holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.