Herb Cobb vs. Chad Smith — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Chad Smith posted a stronger line than Herb Cobb. Chad Smith posted stronger numbers in ERA (8.31 vs 36) and WHIP (2.000 vs 4.000). By the career numbers, Chad Smith 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.