Tim Byrdak vs. Con Murphy — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Tim Byrdak and Con Murphy are fairly close on the surface numbers. Tim Byrdak posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.35 vs 5.07) and WHIP (1.560 vs 1.776). Con Murphy had the advantage in home runs allowed (0.16 per nine innings vs 1.22). By the career numbers, Tim Byrdak 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.