Herb Cobb vs. Bob Emslie — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Bob Emslie posted a stronger line than Herb Cobb. Bob Emslie posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.19 vs 36) and WHIP (1.186 vs 4.000). By the career numbers, Bob Emslie 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.