Ron Blazier vs. Con Murphy — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Ron Blazier and Con Murphy are fairly close on the surface numbers. Con Murphy posted stronger numbers in ERA (5.07 vs 5.38) and home runs allowed (0.16 per nine innings vs 1.37). Ron Blazier had the advantage in WHIP (1.609 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.