R. J. Alvarez vs. Heath Murray — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, R. J. Alvarez and Heath Murray are fairly close on the surface numbers. Heath Murray posted stronger numbers in ERA (6.41 vs 7.71) and home runs allowed (1.36 per nine innings vs 2.67). R. J. Alvarez had the advantage in WHIP (1.879 vs 1.954). By the career numbers, Heath Murray 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.