Allen Levrault vs. Patrick Murphy — Career Comparison

Allen Levrault built a career as a starting pitcher and Patrick Murphy as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Patrick Murphy posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.76 and WHIP 1.639 compared to 5.59 and 1.664 for Allen Levrault. By the career numbers, Patrick Murphy had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.