Aroldis Chapman vs. Butch Henry — Career Comparison

Butch Henry built a career as a starting pitcher and Aroldis Chapman as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Aroldis Chapman led in strikeout rate (K%+ 161 vs 83), home run suppression (HR9+ 126 vs 94), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 117 vs 101). Butch Henry held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 146 vs 60). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Aroldis Chapman.