Nick Anderson vs. Herb Cobb — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Nick Anderson posted a stronger line than Herb Cobb. Nick Anderson posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.43 vs 36) and WHIP (1.139 vs 4.000). By the career numbers, Nick Anderson 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.