Sam Bachman vs. Tyler Yates — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Sam Bachman posted a stronger line than Tyler Yates. Sam Bachman posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.82 vs 5.12) and home runs allowed (0.24 per nine innings vs 0.94). By the career numbers, Sam Bachman 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.