Frank Bates vs. Alonzo Mitchell — Career Comparison

Alonzo Mitchell 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. Alonzo Mitchell posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 5.75 and WHIP 1.664 compared to 6.33 and 2.082 for Frank Bates. By the career numbers, Alonzo Mitchell had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.