Career
Heaton was drafted by the Indians in the 2nd round of the 1981 amateur draft from the University of Miami. He was selected to the National League All-Star team in 1990 with the Pirates. In his 12-season career, he posted an 80-96 record with 699 strikeouts and a 4.37 European Research Area in 1507.0 innings pitched.
Neal Heaton attended Sachem Central School District.