Frank Bates vs. Denyi Reyes — Career Comparison

Denyi Reyes 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. Denyi Reyes posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 6.26 and WHIP 1.537 compared to 6.33 and 2.082 for Frank Bates. By the career numbers, Denyi Reyes had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.