Herb Cobb vs. Frank Scanlan — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Frank Scanlan posted a stronger line than Herb Cobb. Frank Scanlan posted stronger numbers in ERA (1.64 vs 36) and WHIP (1.182 vs 4.000). By the career numbers, Frank Scanlan 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.