Chuck Locke vs. Marty Pattin — Career Comparison

Marty Pattin built a career as a starting pitcher and Chuck Locke as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Chuck Locke posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 0 and WHIP 0.333 compared to 3.62 and 1.281 for Marty Pattin. By the career numbers, Chuck Locke had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.