John Patterson vs. Jim Pruett — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, John Patterson and Jim Pruett are closely matched on the surface stats. Jim Pruett posted stronger numbers in OPS (.606 vs .577) and on-base percentage (.375 vs .290). John Patterson had the advantage in slugging (.287 vs .231). By the career numbers, Jim Pruett had the stronger overall case — though those totals don't account for the eras and run environments each player worked in.