Jose Acosta vs. Cowboy Jones — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Cowboy Jones posted a stronger line than Jose Acosta. Cowboy Jones posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.61 vs 4.51) and WHIP (1.469 vs 1.561). By the career numbers, Cowboy Jones 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.