Herb Cobb vs. John Stafford — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, John Stafford posted a stronger line than Herb Cobb. John Stafford posted stronger numbers in ERA (14.14 vs 36) and WHIP (2.714 vs 4.000). By the career numbers, John Stafford 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.