Herb Cobb vs. Kerry Ligtenberg — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Kerry Ligtenberg posted a stronger line than Herb Cobb. Kerry Ligtenberg posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.82 vs 36) and WHIP (1.392 vs 4.000). By the career numbers, Kerry Ligtenberg 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.