Frank Bates vs. Chris Ellis — Career Comparison

Chris Ellis 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. Chris Ellis posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.12 and WHIP 1.385 compared to 6.33 and 2.082 for Frank Bates. By the career numbers, Chris Ellis had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.