Frank LaCorte vs. Marty Pattin — Career Comparison

Marty Pattin built a career as a starting pitcher and Frank LaCorte as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Marty Pattin led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 119 vs 74), run prevention (ERA+ 94 vs 63), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 93 vs 82). Frank LaCorte held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 121 vs 99). Role difference aside, Marty Pattin holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.