John Bates vs. John LaRose — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, John Bates posted a stronger line than John LaRose. John Bates posted stronger numbers in ERA (13.5 vs 22.5) and WHIP (2.500 vs 3.500). By the career numbers, John Bates 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.