Frank Bates vs. Charlie Faust — Career Comparison

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