Dave Heaverlo vs. Chris Young — Career Comparison

Chris Young 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 82), walk avoidance (BB%+ 113 vs 86), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 99 vs 90). Chris Young held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 103 vs 96). Role difference aside, Dave Heaverlo holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.