Frank Bates vs. George Robinson — Career Comparison

George Robinson 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. George Robinson posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 5.56 and WHIP 1.735 compared to 6.33 and 2.082 for Frank Bates. By the career numbers, George Robinson had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.