Dave Heaverlo vs. Justin Wayne — Career Comparison

Justin Wayne 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 posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.41 and WHIP 1.492 compared to 6.13 and 1.670 for Justin Wayne. By the career numbers, Dave Heaverlo had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.