Gil Patterson vs. Bob Saunders — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Bob Saunders posted a stronger line than Gil Patterson. Bob Saunders posted stronger numbers in ERA (5.01 vs 5.4) and WHIP (1.455 vs 1.770). By the career numbers, Bob Saunders 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.