Herb Cobb vs. Dolan Nichols — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Dolan Nichols posted a stronger line than Herb Cobb. Dolan Nichols posted stronger numbers in ERA (5.01 vs 36) and WHIP (1.548 vs 4.000). By the career numbers, Dolan Nichols 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.