Taylor Buchholz vs. Con Murphy — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Taylor Buchholz and Con Murphy are fairly close on the surface numbers. Taylor Buchholz posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.28 vs 5.07) and WHIP (1.235 vs 1.776). Con Murphy had the advantage in home runs allowed (0.16 per nine innings vs 1.19). By the career numbers, Taylor Buchholz 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.