Tom Gordon vs. Ed Murphy — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Ed Murphy posted a stronger line than Tom Gordon. Ed Murphy posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.64 vs 3.96) and home runs allowed (0.33 per nine innings vs 0.75). By the career numbers, Ed 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.