Gil Patterson vs. Anibal Sanchez — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Gil Patterson and Anibal Sanchez are fairly close on the surface numbers. Anibal Sanchez posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.06 vs 5.4) and WHIP (1.333 vs 1.770). Gil Patterson had the advantage in home runs allowed (0.81 per nine innings vs 1.06). By the career numbers, Anibal Sanchez 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.