Bill Butler vs. Tom Henke — Career Comparison

Bill Butler built a career as a starting pitcher and Tom Henke as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Tom Henke led in run prevention (ERA+ 150 vs 96), strikeout rate (K%+ 156 vs 106), and walk avoidance (BB%+ 121 vs 74). Bill Butler held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 105 vs 90). Role difference aside, Tom Henke holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.