Fernando Nieve vs. Marty Pattin — Career Comparison

Marty Pattin built a career as a starting pitcher and Fernando Nieve 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 88), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 93 vs 77), and strikeout rate (K%+ 99 vs 87). Fernando Nieve held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 103 vs 94). Role difference aside, Marty Pattin holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.