Gil Patterson vs. Brock Stewart — Career Comparison

Gil Patterson built a career as a starting pitcher and Brock Stewart as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Brock Stewart posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.48 and WHIP 1.489 compared to 5.4 and 1.770 for Gil Patterson. By the career numbers, Brock Stewart had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.