Frank Bates vs. Freddie Jackson — Career Comparison

Freddie Jackson 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. Freddie Jackson posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3 and WHIP 1.111 compared to 6.33 and 2.082 for Frank Bates. By the career numbers, Freddie Jackson had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.