Joe Callahan vs. Herb Cobb — Career Comparison

Joe Callahan built a career as a starting pitcher and Herb Cobb as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Joe Callahan posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 6.4 and WHIP 1.639 compared to 36 and 4.000 for Herb Cobb. By the career numbers, Joe Callahan had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.