John Briscoe vs. Matt Purke — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Matt Purke posted a stronger line than John Briscoe. Matt Purke posted stronger numbers in ERA (5.5 vs 5.67) and home runs allowed (0 per nine innings vs 1.16). By the career numbers, Matt Purke 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.