Frank Bates vs. Sam Militello — Career Comparison

Sam Militello 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. Sam Militello posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.89 and WHIP 1.356 compared to 6.33 and 2.082 for Frank Bates. By the career numbers, Sam Militello had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.