Herb Cobb vs. Pete Schmidt — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Pete Schmidt posted a stronger line than Herb Cobb. Pete Schmidt posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.5 vs 36) and WHIP (2.500 vs 4.000). By the career numbers, Pete Schmidt 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.