Chad Patrick vs. Wilbur Wood — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Wilbur Wood posted a stronger line than Chad Patrick. Wilbur Wood posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.24 vs 3.53) and home runs allowed (0.7 per nine innings vs 0.98). By the career numbers, Wilbur Wood 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.