Varney Anderson vs. Bill Murphy — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Bill Murphy posted a stronger line than Varney Anderson. Bill Murphy posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.08 vs 6.16) and WHIP (1.698 vs 1.894). By the career numbers, Bill Murphy 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.