Tom Henke vs Duane Ward: Career Stats Comparison
Tom Henke (1982–1995) and Duane Ward (1986–1995) — both came up during the 1980s, so the matchup is a direct one. Tom Henke compiled 41 wins and 861 strikeouts; Duane Ward put up 32 wins and 679 strikeouts. The numbers below run them through identical career and rate-stat lenses.
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate. Cells highlighted in green mark the player who leads that line. For pitchers, lower ERA, WHIP, and BB/9 lead; higher K/9 leads.
| Statistic | Tom Henke | Duane Ward |
|---|---|---|
| Wins | 41 | 32 |
| Losses | 42 | 37 |
| Games | 642 | 462 |
| Games Started | 0 | 2 |
| Complete Games | 0 | 0 |
| Shutouts | 0 | 0 |
| Saves | 311 | 121 |
| Strikeouts | 861 | 679 |
| Walks | 255 | 286 |
| Hits Allowed | 607 | 551 |
| Home Runs Allowed | 64 | 32 |
| Innings Pitched | 789 | 666 |
| ERA | 2.67 | 3.28 |
| WHIP | 1.09 | 1.26 |
| K/9 | 9.81 | 9.17 |
| BB/9 | 2.91 | 3.86 |
PIV Comparison
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Tom Henke outpaces Duane Ward 25,520 to 18,942 — a gap driven primarily by per-season impact (1,823 vs 1,894 per year). PIV adjusts each season to league baselines, so it's the cleanest way to compare careers across eras.
Peak Seasons
The best single seasons each player produced, ranked by ERA among qualified workloads (120+ innings).
Tom Henke — top 0 seasons by ERA (lower is better)
Duane Ward — top 1 seasons by ERA (lower is better)
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Tom Henke leads in wins, strikeouts, ERA, and WHIP, while Duane Ward owns no headline categories. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Tom Henke. PIV agrees: Tom Henke grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.