Herb Cobb vs. Drew Smith — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Drew Smith posted a stronger line than Herb Cobb. Drew Smith posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.48 vs 36) and WHIP (1.304 vs 4.000). By the career numbers, Drew 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.