Dave Heaverlo vs. Robbie Ray — Career Comparison

Robbie Ray 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 walk avoidance (BB%+ 113 vs 78), home run suppression (HR9+ 113 vs 89), and run prevention (ERA+ 122 vs 102). Robbie Ray held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 132 vs 96). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Dave Heaverlo.