Jimmy Cooke vs. Steve Engel — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Jimmy Cooke posted a stronger line than Steve Engel. Jimmy Cooke posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.74 vs 5.57) and home runs allowed (0.82 per nine innings vs 1.74). By the career numbers, Jimmy Cooke 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.