John Curtiss vs. Butch Henry — Career Comparison

Butch Henry built a career as a starting pitcher and John Curtiss as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. John Curtiss led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 210 vs 146), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 108 vs 101), and strikeout rate (K%+ 87 vs 83). Butch Henry held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 118 vs 114). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to John Curtiss.