Frank Bates vs. Harry Eells — Career Comparison

Harry Eells 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. Harry Eells posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 2.61 and WHIP 1.448 compared to 6.33 and 2.082 for Frank Bates. By the career numbers, Harry Eells had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.