Greg Heydeman vs. Jordan Yamamoto — Career Comparison

Jordan Yamamoto built a career as a starting pitcher and Greg Heydeman as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Greg Heydeman posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.5 and WHIP 1.500 compared to 6.05 and 1.417 for Jordan Yamamoto. By the career numbers, Greg Heydeman had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.