Frank Bates vs. Addison Reed — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Frank Bates and Addison Reed are fairly close on the surface numbers. Addison Reed posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.53 vs 6.33) and WHIP (1.243 vs 2.082). Frank Bates had the advantage in home runs allowed (0.28 per nine innings vs 1.04). By the career numbers, Addison Reed 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.