Frank Bates vs. Justin James — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Frank Bates and Justin James are fairly close on the surface numbers. Justin James posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.5 vs 6.33) and home runs allowed (0 per nine innings vs 0.28). Frank Bates had the advantage in WHIP (2.082 vs 2.750). By the career numbers, Justin James 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.