Herb Cobb vs. Bob Lawrence — Career Comparison

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