Luinder Avila vs. Frank Bates — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Luinder Avila posted a stronger line than Frank Bates. Luinder Avila posted stronger numbers in ERA (1.29 vs 6.33) and WHIP (0.929 vs 2.082). By the career numbers, Luinder Avila 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.