Justin Lehr vs. Unknown Murdock — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Justin Lehr and Unknown Murdock are fairly close on the surface numbers. Justin Lehr posted stronger numbers in ERA (5.34 vs 14.4) and WHIP (1.591 vs 3.000). Unknown Murdock had the advantage in home runs allowed (0 per nine innings vs 1.4). By the career numbers, Justin Lehr 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.