W. Cobb vs. John Patterson — Career Comparison
On the career numbers, W. Cobb posted the stronger offensive profile against John Patterson. W. Cobb posted stronger numbers in OPS (3.000 vs .577) and on-base percentage (1.000 vs .290). John Patterson had the advantage in home run production (5 career HR at a higher rate). By the career numbers, W. Cobb had the stronger overall case — though those totals don't account for the eras and run environments each player worked in.
Hitting Stats for W. Cobb and John Patterson
W. Cobb
Career
Per 600 PA
3
3
John Patterson
Career
Per 600 PA
0.625
0.625
W. Cobb
Career
Per 600 PA
1
1
John Patterson
Career
Per 600 PA
0.215
0.215
W. Cobb
Career
Per 600 PA
1
1
John Patterson
Career
Per 600 PA
0.289
0.289
W. Cobb
Career
Per 600 PA
0.95
0.95
John Patterson
Career
Per 600 PA
0.202
0.202
W. Cobb
Career
Per 600 PA
0.87
523.07
John Patterson
Career
Per 600 PA
51.33
48.42
W. Cobb
Career
Per 600 PA
John Patterson
Career
Per 600 PA
5.63
5.63
W. Cobb
Career
Per 600 PA
0
0
John Patterson
Career
Per 600 PA
13
12.26
Fielding Stats for W. Cobb and John Patterson
W. Cobb
Career
Per 9 Innings
1
John Patterson
Career
Per 9 Innings
143
1.19