Ed Cole vs. Don Gordon — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Don Gordon posted a stronger line than Ed Cole. Don Gordon posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.72 vs 5.31) and WHIP (1.511 vs 1.874). By the career numbers, Don Gordon 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.