Frank Bates vs. Vallie Eaves — Career Comparison

Vallie Eaves 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. Vallie Eaves posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.58 and WHIP 1.651 compared to 6.33 and 2.082 for Frank Bates. By the career numbers, Vallie Eaves had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.