Frank Bates vs. Josh Judy — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Frank Bates and Josh Judy are fairly close on the surface numbers. Frank Bates posted stronger numbers in ERA (6.33 vs 7.07) and home runs allowed (0.28 per nine innings vs 2.57). Josh Judy had the advantage in WHIP (1.571 vs 2.082). By the career numbers, Frank Bates 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.