Alexis Diaz vs. Butch Henry — Career Comparison

Butch Henry built a career as a starting pitcher and Alexis Diaz as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Alexis Diaz led in home run suppression (HR9+ 148 vs 94), strikeout rate (K%+ 118 vs 83), and run prevention (ERA+ 150 vs 118). Butch Henry held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 146 vs 73). Role difference aside, Alexis Diaz holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.