Patrick Corbin vs. Tom Gordon — Career Comparison

Patrick Corbin built a career as a starting pitcher and Tom Gordon as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Tom Gordon led in strikeout rate (K%+ 119 vs 83), run prevention (ERA+ 98 vs 76), and home run suppression (HR9+ 95 vs 78). Patrick Corbin held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 104 vs 92). Role difference aside, Tom Gordon holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.