Frank Bates vs. John Fallings — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, John Fallings posted a stronger line than Frank Bates. John Fallings posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.5 vs 6.33) and WHIP (1.000 vs 2.082). By the career numbers, John Fallings 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.