Lorenzo Barcelo vs. John Bates — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Lorenzo Barcelo and John Bates are fairly close on the surface numbers. Lorenzo Barcelo posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.5 vs 13.5) and WHIP (1.333 vs 2.500). John Bates had the advantage in home runs allowed (0 per nine innings vs 0.95). By the career numbers, Lorenzo Barcelo 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.