Herb Cobb vs. Bill Sampen — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Bill Sampen posted a stronger line than Herb Cobb. Bill Sampen posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.73 vs 36) and WHIP (1.553 vs 4.000). By the career numbers, Bill Sampen 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.