Frank Bates vs. Old Hoss Radbourn — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Old Hoss Radbourn posted a stronger line than Frank Bates. Old Hoss Radbourn posted stronger numbers in ERA (2.68 vs 6.33) and WHIP (1.149 vs 2.082). By the career numbers, Old Hoss Radbourn 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.