Dick Bates vs. Sterling Sharp — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Sterling Sharp posted a stronger line than Dick Bates. Sterling Sharp posted stronger numbers in ERA (10.13 vs 27) and WHIP (2.250 vs 3.600). By the career numbers, Sterling Sharp 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.