Herb Cobb vs. Jim St. Vrain — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Jim St. Vrain posted a stronger line than Herb Cobb. Jim St. Vrain posted stronger numbers in ERA (2.08 vs 36) and WHIP (1.189 vs 4.000). By the career numbers, Jim St. Vrain 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.