Dick Bates vs. Armando Benitez — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Armando Benitez posted a stronger line than Dick Bates. Armando Benitez posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.13 vs 27) and WHIP (1.258 vs 3.600). By the career numbers, Armando Benitez 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.