Bill Atkinson vs. Butch Henry — Career Comparison

Butch Henry built a career as a starting pitcher and Bill Atkinson 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 90), home run suppression (HR9+ 94 vs 64), and run prevention (ERA+ 118 vs 100). Bill Atkinson held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 112 vs 83). Role difference aside, Butch Henry holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.