Frank Bates vs. Paul Masterson — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Paul Masterson posted a stronger line than Frank Bates. Paul Masterson posted stronger numbers in ERA (5.84 vs 6.33) and WHIP (1.581 vs 2.082). By the career numbers, Paul Masterson 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.