Herb Cobb vs. Steve Simpson — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Steve Simpson posted a stronger line than Herb Cobb. Steve Simpson posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.76 vs 36) and WHIP (1.676 vs 4.000). By the career numbers, Steve Simpson 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.