Tom Brewer vs. John Patterson — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Tom Brewer posted a stronger line than John Patterson. Tom Brewer posted stronger numbers in ERA (4 vs 4.32) and home runs allowed (0.75 per nine innings vs 1.19). By the career numbers, Tom Brewer 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.