Gil Patterson vs. Ernie Rudolph — Career Comparison

Gil Patterson built a career as a starting pitcher and Ernie Rudolph as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Ernie Rudolph posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 5.19 and WHIP 2.192 compared to 5.4 and 1.770 for Gil Patterson. By the career numbers, Ernie Rudolph had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.