Frank Bates vs. Odie Porter — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Odie Porter posted a stronger line than Frank Bates. Odie Porter posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.38 vs 6.33) and home runs allowed (0 per nine innings vs 0.28). By the career numbers, Odie Porter 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.