John Bates vs. Ralph McCabe — Career Comparison

Ralph McCabe built a career as a starting pitcher and John Bates as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Ralph McCabe posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 11.25 and WHIP 1.750 compared to 13.5 and 2.500 for John Bates. By the career numbers, Ralph McCabe had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.