Stubby Overmire vs. John Patterson — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Stubby Overmire posted a stronger line than John Patterson. Stubby Overmire posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.96 vs 4.32) and home runs allowed (0.45 per nine innings vs 1.19). By the career numbers, Stubby Overmire had the better of this comparison — though ERA and WHIP alone don't account for era, park factors, or the defenses each pitcher worked behind.