John Patterson vs. Mike Paul — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Mike Paul posted a stronger line than John Patterson. Mike Paul posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.91 vs 4.32) and home runs allowed (0.86 per nine innings vs 1.19). By the career numbers, Mike Paul had the better of this comparison — though ERA and WHIP alone don't account for era, park factors, or the defenses each pitcher worked behind.