Frank Bates vs. Jeff D'Amico — Career Comparison

Jeff D'Amico built a career as a starting pitcher and Frank Bates as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Jeff D'Amico posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.61 and WHIP 1.375 compared to 6.33 and 2.082 for Frank Bates. By the career numbers, Jeff D'Amico had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.