Frank Figgemeier vs. Charles Murphy — Career Comparison

Charles Murphy built a career as a starting pitcher and Frank Figgemeier as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Charles Murphy posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 9.26 and WHIP 1.843 compared to 11.25 and 2.000 for Frank Figgemeier. By the career numbers, Charles Murphy had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.