Eli Cates vs. Robert Ray — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Eli Cates posted a stronger line than Robert Ray. Eli Cates posted stronger numbers in ERA (2.53 vs 4.18) and WHIP (1.267 vs 1.357). By the career numbers, Eli Cates 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.