Ken Howell vs. George Murray — Career Comparison

George Murray built a career as a starting pitcher and Ken Howell as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Ken Howell posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.95 and WHIP 1.370 compared to 5.38 and 1.559 for George Murray. By the career numbers, Ken Howell had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.