Tom Buskey vs. Marty Pattin — Career Comparison

Marty Pattin built a career as a starting pitcher and Tom Buskey 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 79), walk avoidance (BB%+ 119 vs 110), and home run suppression (HR9+ 74 vs 67). Tom Buskey held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 109 vs 94). Role difference aside, Marty Pattin holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.