Larry Foster vs. Unknown Patterson — Career Comparison

Unknown Patterson built a career as a starting pitcher and Larry Foster as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Unknown Patterson posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 7.71 and WHIP 1.714 compared to 13.5 and 2.500 for Larry Foster. By the career numbers, Unknown Patterson had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.