Mike Henneman vs. Carl Pavano — Career Comparison

Carl Pavano built a career as a starting pitcher and Mike Henneman as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Mike Henneman led in home run suppression (HR9+ 152 vs 91), run prevention (ERA+ 137 vs 97), and strikeout rate (K%+ 105 vs 78). Carl Pavano held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 155 vs 109). Role difference aside, Mike Henneman holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.