Gil Patterson vs. Corey Thurman — Career Comparison

Gil Patterson built a career as a starting pitcher and Corey Thurman as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Corey Thurman posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.75 and WHIP 1.716 compared to 5.4 and 1.770 for Gil Patterson. By the career numbers, Corey Thurman had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.