Robbie Erlin vs. Troy Patton — Career Comparison

Robbie Erlin built a career as a starting pitcher and Troy Patton as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Troy Patton posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.25 and WHIP 1.195 compared to 4.87 and 1.297 for Robbie Erlin. By the career numbers, Troy Patton had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.