Darin Downs vs. Johnny Murphy — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Johnny Murphy posted a stronger line than Darin Downs. Johnny Murphy posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.5 vs 4.76) and home runs allowed (0.45 per nine innings vs 0.69). By the career numbers, Johnny Murphy 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.