Red Embree vs. Gil Patterson — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Red Embree posted a stronger line than Gil Patterson. Red Embree posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.72 vs 5.4) and WHIP (1.390 vs 1.770). By the career numbers, Red Embree 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.