Ray Fontenot vs. John Patterson — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Ray Fontenot posted a stronger line than John Patterson. Ray Fontenot posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.03 vs 4.32) and home runs allowed (0.77 per nine innings vs 1.19). By the career numbers, Ray Fontenot 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.