John Bates vs. Morris Madden — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Morris Madden posted a stronger line than John Bates. Morris Madden posted stronger numbers in ERA (5.91 vs 13.5) and WHIP (2.391 vs 2.500). By the career numbers, Morris Madden 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.