Arthur Gilliard vs. Marty Pattin — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Arthur Gilliard and Marty Pattin are fairly close on the surface numbers. Arthur Gilliard posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.37 vs 3.62) and home runs allowed (0.39 per nine innings vs 0.92). Marty Pattin had the advantage in WHIP (1.281 vs 1.391). By the career numbers, Arthur Gilliard 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.