Danny Patterson vs. Alfredo Simon — Career Comparison

Alfredo Simon built a career as a starting pitcher and Danny Patterson as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Danny Patterson led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 151 vs 94), home run suppression (HR9+ 132 vs 89), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 105 vs 88). Alfredo Simon held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 83 vs 74). Role difference aside, Danny Patterson holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.