Frank Bates vs. Bucky Jacobs — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Bucky Jacobs posted a stronger line than Frank Bates. Bucky Jacobs posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.91 vs 6.33) and WHIP (1.562 vs 2.082). By the career numbers, Bucky Jacobs 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.