Lou Kretlow vs. George Murray — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Lou Kretlow and George Murray are fairly close on the surface numbers. George Murray posted stronger numbers in WHIP (1.559 vs 1.664) and home runs allowed (0.37 per nine innings vs 0.71). Lou Kretlow had the advantage in ERA (4.87 vs 5.38). By the career numbers, George Murray 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.