Larry Dierker vs. Danny Patterson — Career Comparison

Larry Dierker 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 walk avoidance (BB%+ 151 vs 102), home run suppression (HR9+ 132 vs 91), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 105 vs 98). Larry Dierker held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 105 vs 74). Role difference aside, Danny Patterson holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.