Herb Cobb vs. Earl Cook — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Earl Cook posted a stronger line than Herb Cobb. Earl Cook posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.5 vs 36) and WHIP (2.000 vs 4.000). By the career numbers, Earl Cook 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.