Ray Black vs. Con Murphy — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Ray Black and Con Murphy are fairly close on the surface numbers. Con Murphy posted stronger numbers in ERA (5.07 vs 5.53) and home runs allowed (0.16 per nine innings vs 1.91). Ray Black had the advantage in WHIP (1.299 vs 1.776). 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.