Ken Patterson vs. Lee Stange — Career Comparison

Lee Stange built a career as a starting pitcher and Ken Patterson as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Lee Stange led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 119 vs 77), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 94 vs 79), and home run suppression (HR9+ 83 vs 77). Ken Patterson held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 104 vs 100). Role difference aside, Lee Stange holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.