Dave Heaverlo vs. Kip Wells — Career Comparison

Kip Wells 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 84), run prevention (ERA+ 122 vs 102), and home run suppression (HR9+ 113 vs 105). Kip Wells held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 100 vs 96). Role difference aside, Dave Heaverlo holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.