Dick Bates vs. Freddie Burdette — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Freddie Burdette posted a stronger line than Dick Bates. Freddie Burdette posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.41 vs 27) and WHIP (1.515 vs 3.600). By the career numbers, Freddie Burdette 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.