Jim Henderson vs. Kyle Kendrick — Career Comparison

Kyle Kendrick built a career as a starting pitcher and Jim Henderson as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Jim Henderson led in strikeout rate (K%+ 129 vs 63), run prevention (ERA+ 116 vs 86), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 94 vs 78). Kyle Kendrick held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 113 vs 97). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Jim Henderson.