Kyle Barraclough vs. Marty Pattin — Career Comparison

Marty Pattin built a career as a starting pitcher and Kyle Barraclough as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Kyle Barraclough led in home run suppression (HR9+ 365 vs 74), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 131 vs 93), and run prevention (ERA+ 127 vs 94). Marty Pattin held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 119 vs 68). Role difference aside, Kyle Barraclough holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.