Jim Henderson vs. Ian Kennedy — Career Comparison

Ian Kennedy 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 run prevention (ERA+ 116 vs 91), strikeout rate (K%+ 129 vs 107), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 94 vs 87). Ian Kennedy held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 72 vs 66). Role difference aside, Jim Henderson holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.