Frank Bates vs. George McConnell — Career Comparison

George McConnell built a career as a starting pitcher and Frank Bates as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. George McConnell posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 2.6 and WHIP 1.165 compared to 6.33 and 2.082 for Frank Bates. By the career numbers, George McConnell had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.