Brandon Kintzler vs. Marty Pattin — Career Comparison

Marty Pattin built a career as a starting pitcher and Brandon Kintzler as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Brandon Kintzler led in home run suppression (HR9+ 141 vs 74), walk avoidance (BB%+ 162 vs 119), and run prevention (ERA+ 126 vs 94). Marty Pattin held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 99 vs 68). Role difference aside, Brandon Kintzler holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.