Butch Henry vs. Fred Lasher — Career Comparison

Butch Henry built a career as a starting pitcher and Fred Lasher as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Butch Henry led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 146 vs 78), run prevention (ERA+ 118 vs 94), and home run suppression (HR9+ 94 vs 80). Fred Lasher held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 105 vs 83). Role difference aside, Butch Henry holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.