Dick Bates vs. Unknown Hamilton — Career Comparison

Unknown Hamilton built a career as a starting pitcher and Dick Bates as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Unknown Hamilton posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 8.1 and WHIP 2.400 compared to 27 and 3.600 for Dick Bates. By the career numbers, Unknown Hamilton had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.