Dick Bates vs. Ryota Igarashi — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Ryota Igarashi posted a stronger line than Dick Bates. Ryota Igarashi posted stronger numbers in ERA (6.41 vs 27) and WHIP (1.849 vs 3.600). By the career numbers, Ryota Igarashi 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.