Dave Patterson vs. Ed Weiland — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Dave Patterson posted a stronger line than Ed Weiland. Dave Patterson posted stronger numbers in ERA (5.26 vs 8.25) and WHIP (1.698 vs 1.792). By the career numbers, Dave Patterson 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.