Marty Pattin vs. Rosario Rodriguez — Career Comparison

Marty Pattin built a career as a starting pitcher and Rosario Rodriguez as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Marty Pattin posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.62 and WHIP 1.281 compared to 4.8 and 1.533 for Rosario Rodriguez. By the career numbers, Marty Pattin had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.