Hank Borowy vs. George Cobb — Career Comparison

Hank Borowy built a career as a starting pitcher and George Cobb as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Hank Borowy posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.5 and WHIP 1.330 compared to 4.86 and 1.610 for George Cobb. By the career numbers, Hank Borowy had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.