Brent Honeywell vs. Joe Kennedy — Career Comparison

Joe Kennedy built a career as a starting pitcher and Brent Honeywell as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Joe Kennedy led in strikeout rate (K%+ 83 vs 65), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 93 vs 81), and home run suppression (HR9+ 105 vs 99). Brent Honeywell held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 118 vs 89). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Joe Kennedy.