Herb Cobb vs. Loyd Colson — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Loyd Colson posted a stronger line than Herb Cobb. Loyd Colson posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.5 vs 36) and WHIP (1.500 vs 4.000). By the career numbers, Loyd Colson 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.