William Matthews vs. Penn Murfee — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, William Matthews and Penn Murfee are fairly close on the surface numbers. William Matthews posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.24 vs 3.38) and home runs allowed (0.54 per nine innings vs 1.03). Penn Murfee had the advantage in WHIP (1.135 vs 1.560). By the career numbers, William Matthews 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.