Frank Bates vs. George Ellison — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, George Ellison posted a stronger line than Frank Bates. George Ellison posted stronger numbers in ERA (0 vs 6.33) and WHIP (2.000 vs 2.082). By the career numbers, George Ellison 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.