Butch Henry vs. Javier Lopez — Career Comparison

Butch Henry built a career as a starting pitcher and Javier Lopez 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 82), strikeout rate (K%+ 83 vs 72), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 101 vs 99). Javier Lopez held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 279 vs 94). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Butch Henry.