Gil Patterson vs. Aaron Small — Career Comparison

Gil Patterson built a career as a starting pitcher and Aaron Small as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Aaron Small posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 5.2 and WHIP 1.645 compared to 5.4 and 1.770 for Gil Patterson. By the career numbers, Aaron Small had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.