Phillip Brown vs. Unknown Patterson — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Phillip Brown posted a stronger line than Unknown Patterson. Phillip Brown posted stronger numbers in ERA (5.4 vs 7.71) and WHIP (1.267 vs 1.714). By the career numbers, Phillip Brown 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.