Doug Brocail vs. Marty Pattin — Career Comparison

Marty Pattin built a career as a starting pitcher and Doug Brocail as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Marty Pattin led in strikeout rate (K%+ 99 vs 78), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 93 vs 90), and walk avoidance (BB%+ 119 vs 116). Doug Brocail held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 111 vs 94). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Marty Pattin.