Colton Gordon vs. John Patterson — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, John Patterson posted a stronger line than Colton Gordon. John Patterson posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.32 vs 5.34) and home runs allowed (1.19 per nine innings vs 2.2). By the career numbers, John Patterson 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.