David Aardsma vs. Butch Henry — Career Comparison

Butch Henry built a career as a starting pitcher and David Aardsma as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Butch Henry led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 146 vs 76), run prevention (ERA+ 118 vs 109), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 101 vs 99). David Aardsma held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 120 vs 83). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Butch Henry.