Doug Johns vs. Bronswell Patrick — Career Comparison

Doug Johns built a career as a starting pitcher and Bronswell Patrick as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Bronswell Patrick posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 5.04 and WHIP 1.488 compared to 5.13 and 1.508 for Doug Johns. By the career numbers, Bronswell Patrick had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.