A. Jones vs. Troy Patton — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, A. Jones posted a stronger line than Troy Patton. A. Jones posted stronger numbers in ERA (2 vs 3.25) and home runs allowed (0 per nine innings vs 1.07). By the career numbers, A. Jones 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.