Casey Fien vs. Butch Henry — Career Comparison

Butch Henry built a career as a starting pitcher and Casey Fien as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Casey Fien led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 193 vs 146), strikeout rate (K%+ 100 vs 83), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 105 vs 101). Butch Henry held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 118 vs 111). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Casey Fien.