Bill Burdick vs. Chris Murphy — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Bill Burdick posted a stronger line than Chris Murphy. Bill Burdick posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.17 vs 4.15) and WHIP (1.272 vs 1.324). By the career numbers, Bill Burdick 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.