Gil Patterson vs. Travis Smith — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Gil Patterson and Travis Smith are fairly close on the surface numbers. Gil Patterson posted stronger numbers in ERA (5.4 vs 6.53) and home runs allowed (0.81 per nine innings vs 1.85). Travis Smith had the advantage in WHIP (1.621 vs 1.770). By the career numbers, Gil Patterson 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.