Herb Cobb vs. Brian Stokes — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Brian Stokes posted a stronger line than Herb Cobb. Brian Stokes posted stronger numbers in ERA (5.27 vs 36) and WHIP (1.752 vs 4.000). By the career numbers, Brian Stokes 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.