Frank Bates vs. Sherman Edwards — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Sherman Edwards posted a stronger line than Frank Bates. Sherman Edwards posted stronger numbers in ERA (3 vs 6.33) and WHIP (1.667 vs 2.082). By the career numbers, Sherman Edwards 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.