Herb Cobb vs. Roger Samuels — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Roger Samuels posted a stronger line than Herb Cobb. Roger Samuels posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.33 vs 36) and WHIP (1.370 vs 4.000). By the career numbers, Roger Samuels 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.