Frank Bates vs. John Menefee — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, John Menefee posted a stronger line than Frank Bates. John Menefee posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.81 vs 6.33) and WHIP (1.406 vs 2.082). By the career numbers, John Menefee 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.