Octavio Dotel vs. Marty Pattin — Career Comparison

Marty Pattin built a career as a starting pitcher and Octavio Dotel as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Octavio Dotel led in strikeout rate (K%+ 140 vs 99), run prevention (ERA+ 101 vs 94), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 98 vs 93). Marty Pattin held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 119 vs 88). Role difference aside, Octavio Dotel holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.