Herb Cobb vs. John Strike — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, John Strike posted a stronger line than Herb Cobb. John Strike posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.8 vs 36) and WHIP (1.733 vs 4.000). By the career numbers, John Strike 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.