Frank Bates vs. Adam Russell — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Adam Russell posted a stronger line than Frank Bates. Adam Russell posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.95 vs 6.33) and WHIP (1.569 vs 2.082). By the career numbers, Adam Russell 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.