Ralph Buxton vs. Con Murphy — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Ralph Buxton and Con Murphy are fairly close on the surface numbers. Ralph Buxton posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.25 vs 5.07) and WHIP (1.528 vs 1.776). Con Murphy had the advantage in home runs allowed (0.16 per nine innings vs 1). By the career numbers, Ralph Buxton 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.