Homer Blankenship vs. David Patton — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Homer Blankenship posted a stronger line than David Patton. Homer Blankenship posted stronger numbers in ERA (5.22 vs 6.83) and WHIP (1.815 vs 1.880). By the career numbers, Homer Blankenship 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.