Herb Cobb vs. Marino Santana — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Marino Santana posted a stronger line than Herb Cobb. Marino Santana posted stronger numbers in ERA (7.94 vs 36) and WHIP (2.647 vs 4.000). By the career numbers, Marino Santana 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.