Herb Cobb vs. Murphy Smith — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Murphy Smith posted a stronger line than Herb Cobb. Murphy Smith posted stronger numbers in ERA (8.1 vs 36) and WHIP (1.800 vs 4.000). By the career numbers, Murphy 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.