Frank Bates vs. Chris Paddack — Career Comparison

Chris Paddack 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. Chris Paddack posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.64 and WHIP 1.219 compared to 6.33 and 2.082 for Frank Bates. By the career numbers, Chris Paddack had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.