Gil Patterson vs. Connor Robertson — Career Comparison

Gil Patterson built a career as a starting pitcher and Connor Robertson as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Gil Patterson posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 5.4 and WHIP 1.770 compared to 8 and 2.222 for Connor Robertson. By the career numbers, Gil Patterson had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.