Lance Carter vs. Herb Cobb — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Lance Carter posted a stronger line than Herb Cobb. Lance Carter posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.15 vs 36) and WHIP (1.293 vs 4.000). By the career numbers, Lance Carter 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.