Frank Mata vs. Joe Murray — Career Comparison

Joe Murray built a career as a starting pitcher and Frank Mata as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Joe Murray posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 5.7 and WHIP 1.833 compared to 7.79 and 2.019 for Frank Mata. By the career numbers, Joe Murray had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.