Ryan Mattheus vs. Ed Murphy — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Ed Murphy posted a stronger line than Ryan Mattheus. Ed Murphy posted stronger numbers in WHIP (1.394 vs 1.462) and home runs allowed (0.33 per nine innings vs 0.59). By the career numbers, Ed Murphy 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.