Dutch Henry vs. Ian Kennedy — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Dutch Henry and Ian Kennedy are fairly close on the surface numbers. Ian Kennedy posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.16 vs 4.39) and WHIP (1.303 vs 1.546). Dutch Henry had the advantage in home runs allowed (0.58 per nine innings vs 1.32). By the career numbers, Ian Kennedy had the better of this comparison — though ERA and WHIP alone don't account for era, park factors, or the defenses each pitcher worked behind.