Jack Leathersich vs. Marty Pattin — Career Comparison

Marty Pattin built a career as a starting pitcher and Jack Leathersich as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Jack Leathersich posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 2.7 and WHIP 1.740 compared to 3.62 and 1.281 for Marty Pattin. By the career numbers, Jack Leathersich had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.