Patrick Corbin vs. Danny Patterson — Career Comparison

Patrick Corbin built a career as a starting pitcher and Danny Patterson as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Danny Patterson led in home run suppression (HR9+ 132 vs 78), walk avoidance (BB%+ 151 vs 104), and run prevention (ERA+ 108 vs 76). Patrick Corbin held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 83 vs 74). Role difference aside, Danny Patterson holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.