Dave Anderson vs. Frank Bates — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Dave Anderson posted a stronger line than Frank Bates. Dave Anderson posted stronger numbers in ERA (5.45 vs 6.33) and WHIP (1.670 vs 2.082). By the career numbers, Dave Anderson 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.