Frank Bates vs. Carlos Maldonado — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Carlos Maldonado posted a stronger line than Frank Bates. Carlos Maldonado posted stronger numbers in ERA (5.65 vs 6.33) and WHIP (1.882 vs 2.082). By the career numbers, Carlos Maldonado 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.