Ben Bowden vs. Bob Murphy — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Bob Murphy posted a stronger line than Ben Bowden. Bob Murphy posted stronger numbers in ERA (5.68 vs 6.02) and home runs allowed (0.47 per nine innings vs 1.55). By the career numbers, Bob 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.