Herb Cobb vs. George Throop — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, George Throop posted a stronger line than Herb Cobb. George Throop posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.83 vs 36) and WHIP (1.606 vs 4.000). By the career numbers, George Throop 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.