Eric Hacker vs. George Murray — Career Comparison

George Murray built a career as a starting pitcher and Eric Hacker as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Eric Hacker posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4 and WHIP 1.722 compared to 5.38 and 1.559 for George Murray. By the career numbers, Eric Hacker had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.