John Littlefield vs. Marty Pattin — Career Comparison

Marty Pattin built a career as a starting pitcher and John Littlefield 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 strikeout rate (K%+ 99 vs 57), walk avoidance (BB%+ 119 vs 106), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 93 vs 91). John Littlefield held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 134 vs 74). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Marty Pattin.