Who is better, O'Connor or Patrick?
Buddy O'Connor leads with a GOAT score of 82.6 against 82.6 for Frank Patrick — a gap of 0.0 points on GOAT Rank's weighted model.
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O'Connor vs Patrick
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Quick answer
GOAT Rank currently scores Buddy O'Connor and Frank Patrick level at 82.6. Buddy O'Connor leads on Peak. Frank Patrick leads on Longevity.
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O'ConnorWinner
82.6O'Connor wins: Peak
Patrick
82.6Patrick wins: Longevity
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Time range
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Verdict
Weighted GOAT score
🇨🇦 Buddy O'Connor
82.6
O'Connor leads in 4 of 5 weighted categories.
1. Buddy O'Connor
2. Frank Patrick
Category breakdown
Season form · Form index per season
Career timeline · Form index per season
Cumulative output season by season — the shape of each career against the other.
GOAT pace tracker
Career stage · GOAT pace
Through season 5 · Form index per season1. 🇨🇦 Frank Patrick5 seasons played · career day 1,825371 points
Setting the pace at this stage
2. 🇨🇦 Buddy O'Connor5 seasons played · career day 1,825350 points
-5.7% vs Patrick at the same stage
| Ghost race · career day | 30 | 100 | 365 | 1000 | 1825 | 3650 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇦 O'Connor | 0 | 0 | 58 | 122 | 350 | 687 |
| 🇨🇦 Patrick | 0 | 0 | 55 | 120 | 371 | 657 |
Careers are aligned from debut; the first 5 season periods are measured against the same career window.
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GOAT Rank · the data
O'Connor82.6
Patrick82.6
FAQ
Where does Patrick beat O'Connor?
Patrick scores higher on longevity. O'Connor leads on peak.
How is the O'Connor vs Patrick score calculated?
Both are scored on peak, dominance, honours, statistics, longevity within their sport. O'Connor: 82.6, Patrick: 82.6.
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