Lefty Lorenzen vs. Unknown Murdock — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Unknown Murdock posted a stronger line than Lefty Lorenzen. Unknown Murdock posted stronger numbers in ERA (14.4 vs 18) and WHIP (3.000 vs 3.500). By the career numbers, Unknown Murdock 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.