Frank Bates vs. Luis Madero — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Frank Bates and Luis Madero are fairly close on the surface numbers. Frank Bates posted stronger numbers in ERA (6.33 vs 9) and home runs allowed (0.28 per nine innings vs 2.25). Luis Madero had the advantage in WHIP (1.833 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.