Frank Bates vs. Johnny Murphy — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Johnny Murphy posted a stronger line than Frank Bates. Johnny Murphy posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.5 vs 6.33) and WHIP (1.367 vs 2.082). By the career numbers, Johnny Murphy 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.