Frank Bates vs. Troy Patton — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Frank Bates and Troy Patton are fairly close on the surface numbers. Troy Patton posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.25 vs 6.33) and WHIP (1.195 vs 2.082). Frank Bates had the advantage in home runs allowed (0.28 per nine innings vs 1.07). By the career numbers, Troy Patton 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.