Jeff Locke vs. Heath Murray — Career Comparison

Jeff Locke built a career as a starting pitcher and Heath Murray as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Jeff Locke led in home run suppression (HR9+ 112 vs 77), run prevention (ERA+ 92 vs 72), and strikeout rate (K%+ 82 vs 67). Role difference aside, Jeff Locke holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.