Dave Heaverlo vs. Jameson Taillon — Career Comparison

Jameson Taillon 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 home run suppression (HR9+ 113 vs 88), run prevention (ERA+ 122 vs 108), and strikeout rate (K%+ 96 vs 95). Jameson Taillon held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 141 vs 113). Role difference aside, Dave Heaverlo holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.