Andy Benes vs. Chuck Hartenstein — Career Comparison

Andy Benes built a career as a starting pitcher and Chuck Hartenstein as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Chuck Hartenstein led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 127 vs 89), home run suppression (HR9+ 81 vs 76), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 89 vs 88). Andy Benes held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 104 vs 71). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Chuck Hartenstein.