Tim Barrett vs. Heath Murray — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Tim Barrett and Heath Murray are fairly close on the surface numbers. Tim Barrett posted stronger numbers in ERA (5.79 vs 6.41) and WHIP (1.286 vs 1.954). Heath Murray had the advantage in home runs allowed (1.36 per nine innings vs 1.93). By the career numbers, Tim Barrett 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.