Gil Patterson vs. Michael Tejera — Career Comparison

Gil Patterson built a career as a starting pitcher and Michael Tejera as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Michael Tejera posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 5.14 and WHIP 1.565 compared to 5.4 and 1.770 for Gil Patterson. By the career numbers, Michael Tejera had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.