Richie Barker vs. Con Murphy — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Con Murphy posted a stronger line than Richie Barker. Con Murphy posted stronger numbers in ERA (5.07 vs 7.2) and WHIP (1.776 vs 2.200). By the career numbers, Con 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.