Herb Cobb vs. Lee Viau — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Lee Viau posted a stronger line than Herb Cobb. Lee Viau posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.33 vs 36) and WHIP (1.364 vs 4.000). By the career numbers, Lee Viau 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.