Art Benedict vs. John Patterson — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Art Benedict and John Patterson are closely matched on the surface stats. Art Benedict posted stronger numbers in OPS (.600 vs .577) and slugging (.333 vs .287). John Patterson had the advantage in on-base percentage (.290 vs .267). By the career numbers, Art Benedict had the stronger overall case — though those totals don't account for the eras and run environments each player worked in.