Herb Cobb vs. Pat Light — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Pat Light posted a stronger line than Herb Cobb. Pat Light posted stronger numbers in ERA (11.34 vs 36) and WHIP (2.400 vs 4.000). By the career numbers, Pat Light 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.