Frank Bates vs. Ellis Johnson — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Ellis Johnson posted a stronger line than Frank Bates. Ellis Johnson posted stronger numbers in ERA (5.93 vs 6.33) and WHIP (1.500 vs 2.082). By the career numbers, Ellis Johnson 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.