Herb Cobb vs. William Lackey — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, William Lackey posted a stronger line than Herb Cobb. William Lackey posted stronger numbers in ERA (9 vs 36) and WHIP (2.000 vs 4.000). By the career numbers, William Lackey 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.