Dick Bates vs. John Gilroy — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, John Gilroy posted a stronger line than Dick Bates. John Gilroy posted stronger numbers in ERA (6.23 vs 27) and WHIP (2.031 vs 3.600). By the career numbers, John Gilroy 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.