Herb Cobb vs. Bob Ferguson — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Bob Ferguson posted a stronger line than Herb Cobb. Bob Ferguson posted stronger numbers in ERA (9 vs 36) and WHIP (2.125 vs 4.000). By the career numbers, Bob Ferguson 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.