Casey Cox vs. Butch Henry — Career Comparison

Butch Henry built a career as a starting pitcher and Casey Cox 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 run prevention (ERA+ 118 vs 90), strikeout rate (K%+ 83 vs 60), and walk avoidance (BB%+ 146 vs 132). Casey Cox held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 100 vs 94). Role difference aside, Butch Henry holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.