Gil Patterson vs. Anderson Severino — Career Comparison

Gil Patterson built a career as a starting pitcher and Anderson Severino 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 6.14 and 1.500 for Anderson Severino. By the career numbers, Gil Patterson had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.