Chad Billingsley vs. Bobby Jenks — Career Comparison

Chad Billingsley built a career as a starting pitcher and Bobby Jenks as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Bobby Jenks led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 117 vs 86), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 136 vs 116), and home run suppression (HR9+ 154 vs 142). Role difference aside, Bobby Jenks holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.