Frank Bates vs. Danny Morris — Career Comparison

Danny Morris 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. Danny Morris posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 2.81 and WHIP 1.563 compared to 6.33 and 2.082 for Frank Bates. By the career numbers, Danny Morris had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.