Dick Bates vs. Jordan De Jong — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Jordan De Jong posted a stronger line than Dick Bates. Jordan De Jong posted stronger numbers in ERA (8 vs 27) and WHIP (1.778 vs 3.600). By the career numbers, Jordan De Jong 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.