Joe Paterson vs. Ron Robinson — Career Comparison

Ron Robinson built a career as a starting pitcher and Joe Paterson as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Ron Robinson posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.63 and WHIP 1.378 compared to 6.25 and 1.686 for Joe Paterson. By the career numbers, Ron Robinson had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.