Jerry Blevins vs. Con Murphy — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Jerry Blevins and Con Murphy are fairly close on the surface numbers. Jerry Blevins posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.54 vs 5.07) and WHIP (1.288 vs 1.776). Con Murphy had the advantage in home runs allowed (0.16 per nine innings vs 0.91). By the career numbers, Jerry Blevins 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.