Herb Cobb vs. Tim Wood — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Tim Wood posted a stronger line than Herb Cobb. Tim Wood posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.5 vs 36) and WHIP (1.741 vs 4.000). By the career numbers, Tim Wood 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.