Herb Cobb vs. Ed Springer — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Ed Springer posted a stronger line than Herb Cobb. Ed Springer posted stronger numbers in ERA (9 vs 36) and WHIP (2.000 vs 4.000). By the career numbers, Ed Springer 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.