Frank Figgemeier vs. Unknown Murdock — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Frank Figgemeier and Unknown Murdock are fairly close on the surface numbers. Frank Figgemeier posted stronger numbers in ERA (11.25 vs 14.4) and WHIP (2.000 vs 3.000). Unknown Murdock had the advantage in home runs allowed (0 per nine innings vs 1.13). By the career numbers, Frank Figgemeier 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.