Aaron Heilman vs. Bob Turley — Career Comparison

Bob Turley built a career as a starting pitcher and Aaron Heilman as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Bob Turley led in home run suppression (HR9+ 107 vs 68), run prevention (ERA+ 98 vs 77), and strikeout rate (K%+ 116 vs 99). Aaron Heilman held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 100 vs 66). Role difference aside, Bob Turley holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.