Frank Bates vs. Howie Fox — Career Comparison

Howie Fox 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. Howie Fox posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.33 and WHIP 1.452 compared to 6.33 and 2.082 for Frank Bates. By the career numbers, Howie Fox had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.