Jeff Patterson vs. Mike Paul — Career Comparison

Mike Paul built a career as a starting pitcher and Jeff Patterson as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Jeff Patterson posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 2.7 and WHIP 1.800 compared to 3.91 and 1.435 for Mike Paul. By the career numbers, Jeff Patterson had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.