Herb Cobb vs. Ben VanRyn — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Ben VanRyn posted a stronger line than Herb Cobb. Ben VanRyn posted stronger numbers in ERA (5.74 vs 36) and WHIP (2.043 vs 4.000). By the career numbers, Ben VanRyn 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.