Bill Fischer vs. Bob Patterson — Career Comparison

Bill Fischer built a career as a starting pitcher and Bob Patterson as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Bill Fischer led in home run suppression (HR9+ 358 vs 81), walk avoidance (BB%+ 256 vs 122), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 111 vs 99). Bob Patterson held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 109 vs 66). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Bill Fischer.