Herb Cobb vs. Steve Waterbury — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Steve Waterbury posted a stronger line than Herb Cobb. Steve Waterbury posted stronger numbers in ERA (6 vs 36) and WHIP (1.667 vs 4.000). By the career numbers, Steve Waterbury 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.