Frank Bates vs. Emilio Palmero — Career Comparison

Emilio Palmero 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. Emilio Palmero posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 5.17 and WHIP 1.809 compared to 6.33 and 2.082 for Frank Bates. By the career numbers, Emilio Palmero had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.