Ed Knouff vs. Pat Murray — Career Comparison

Pat Murray built a career as a starting pitcher and Ed Knouff as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Ed Knouff posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.17 and WHIP 1.487 compared to 6.29 and 1.806 for Pat Murray. By the career numbers, Ed Knouff had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.