Ed Cole vs. Nellie Pott — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Ed Cole posted a stronger line than Nellie Pott. Ed Cole posted stronger numbers in ERA (5.31 vs 31.5) and WHIP (1.874 vs 4.500). By the career numbers, Ed Cole 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.