Dick Bates vs. Jacob Lemoine — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Jacob Lemoine posted a stronger line than Dick Bates. Jacob Lemoine posted stronger numbers in ERA (7.71 vs 27) and WHIP (1.592 vs 3.600). By the career numbers, Jacob Lemoine 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.