Frank Bates vs. Jonathan Pettibone — Career Comparison

Jonathan Pettibone 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. Jonathan Pettibone posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.45 and WHIP 1.564 compared to 6.33 and 2.082 for Frank Bates. By the career numbers, Jonathan Pettibone had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.