Bud Davis vs. David Patton — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Bud Davis posted a stronger line than David Patton. Bud Davis posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.05 vs 6.83) and home runs allowed (0.14 per nine innings vs 1.3). By the career numbers, Bud Davis 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.