Ed Chapman vs. Herb Cobb — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Ed Chapman posted a stronger line than Herb Cobb. Ed Chapman posted stronger numbers in ERA (8 vs 36) and WHIP (1.333 vs 4.000). By the career numbers, Ed Chapman 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.