Carlos Contreras vs. Heath Murray — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Carlos Contreras posted a stronger line than Heath Murray. Carlos Contreras posted stronger numbers in ERA (5.51 vs 6.41) and WHIP (1.648 vs 1.954). By the career numbers, Carlos Contreras 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.