Henderson Alvarez vs. Jim Henderson — Career Comparison

Henderson Alvarez built a career as a starting pitcher and Jim Henderson as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Henderson Alvarez led in home run suppression (HR9+ 238 vs 66), walk avoidance (BB%+ 130 vs 97), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 101 vs 94). Jim Henderson held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 129 vs 66). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Henderson Alvarez.