Kyle Hendricks vs. Mark Huismann — Career Comparison

Kyle Hendricks built a career as a starting pitcher and Mark Huismann as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Mark Huismann led in strikeout rate (K%+ 111 vs 83), walk avoidance (BB%+ 157 vs 129), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 104 vs 97). Kyle Hendricks held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 97 vs 81). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Mark Huismann.