Fred Heimach vs. Steve White — Career Comparison

Fred Heimach built a career as a starting pitcher and Steve White as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Fred Heimach posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.46 and WHIP 1.451 compared to 5.4 and 2.400 for Steve White. By the career numbers, Fred Heimach had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.