Jose Acosta vs. Ernie Herbert — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Ernie Herbert posted a stronger line than Jose Acosta. Ernie Herbert posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.35 vs 4.51) and WHIP (1.435 vs 1.561). By the career numbers, Ernie Herbert 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.