Bob Patterson vs. Lee Stange — Career Comparison

Lee Stange built a career as a starting pitcher and Bob Patterson as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Bob Patterson led in strikeout rate (K%+ 109 vs 88), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 99 vs 94), and run prevention (ERA+ 104 vs 100). Lee Stange held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 83 vs 81). Role difference aside, Bob Patterson holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.