Herb Cobb vs. Ed Trumbull — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Ed Trumbull posted a stronger line than Herb Cobb. Ed Trumbull posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.71 vs 36) and WHIP (1.655 vs 4.000). By the career numbers, Ed Trumbull 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.