Butch Henry vs. Rick Lysander — Career Comparison

Butch Henry built a career as a starting pitcher and Rick Lysander 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 105), run prevention (ERA+ 118 vs 97), and strikeout rate (K%+ 83 vs 67). Rick Lysander held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 206 vs 94). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Butch Henry.