Scott Patterson vs. Jim Ray — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Scott Patterson and Jim Ray are fairly close on the surface numbers. Scott Patterson posted stronger numbers in ERA (1.93 vs 3.6) and home runs allowed (0 per nine innings vs 0.76). Jim Ray had the advantage in WHIP (1.375 vs 1.929). By the career numbers, Scott Patterson 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.