Herb Cobb vs. Ted Olson — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Ted Olson posted a stronger line than Herb Cobb. Ted Olson posted stronger numbers in ERA (7.18 vs 36) and WHIP (1.734 vs 4.000). By the career numbers, Ted Olson 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.