Philip Abner vs. Ed Cole — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Philip Abner and Ed Cole are fairly close on the surface numbers. Philip Abner posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.91 vs 5.31) and home runs allowed (0 per nine innings vs 0.85). Ed Cole had the advantage in WHIP (1.874 vs 2.182). By the career numbers, Philip Abner 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.