Ed Cole vs. Jimmy Pattison — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Jimmy Pattison posted a stronger line than Ed Cole. Jimmy Pattison posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.63 vs 5.31) and WHIP (1.114 vs 1.874). By the career numbers, Jimmy Pattison 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.