Bob Heffner vs. Sam Long — Career Comparison

Bob Heffner built a career as a starting pitcher and Sam Long as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Bob Heffner led in strikeout rate (K%+ 103 vs 82), walk avoidance (BB%+ 121 vs 101), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 100 vs 87). Sam Long held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 91 vs 87). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Bob Heffner.