Dave Heaverlo vs. Ricky Nolasco — Career Comparison

Ricky Nolasco 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 88), home run suppression (HR9+ 113 vs 86), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 99 vs 97). Ricky Nolasco held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 131 vs 113). Role difference aside, Dave Heaverlo holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.