Steve Bechler vs. Herb Cobb — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Steve Bechler posted a stronger line than Herb Cobb. Steve Bechler posted stronger numbers in ERA (13.5 vs 36) and WHIP (2.143 vs 4.000). By the career numbers, Steve Bechler 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.