Frank Bates vs. John Henry Johnson — Career Comparison

John Henry Johnson 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. John Henry Johnson posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.9 and WHIP 1.420 compared to 6.33 and 2.082 for Frank Bates. By the career numbers, John Henry Johnson had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.