Jim Henderson vs. Jason Simontacchi — Career Comparison

Jason Simontacchi 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 75), run prevention (ERA+ 116 vs 91), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 94 vs 86). Jason Simontacchi held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 83 vs 66). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Jim Henderson.