LaMarr Hoyt vs. George Murray — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, LaMarr Hoyt and George Murray are fairly close on the surface numbers. LaMarr Hoyt posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.99 vs 5.38) and WHIP (1.232 vs 1.559). George Murray had the advantage in home runs allowed (0.37 per nine innings vs 0.96). By the career numbers, LaMarr Hoyt 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.