Tom Brewer vs. Bob Patterson — Career Comparison

Tom Brewer built a career as a starting pitcher and Bob Patterson as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Bob Patterson led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 122 vs 94), strikeout rate (K%+ 109 vs 81), and run prevention (ERA+ 104 vs 87). Tom Brewer held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 97 vs 81). Role difference aside, Bob Patterson holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.