Red Horse Etheridge vs. John Patterson — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Red Horse Etheridge and John Patterson are fairly close on the surface numbers. Red Horse Etheridge had the edge in home runs allowed (0 per nine innings vs 1.19). By the career numbers, Red Horse Etheridge 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.