Jim Abbott vs. Tim Murchison — Career Comparison

Jim Abbott built a career as a starting pitcher and Tim Murchison as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Tim Murchison posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 0 and WHIP 1.500 compared to 4.25 and 1.451 for Jim Abbott. By the career numbers, Tim Murchison had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.