James McArthur vs. Dale Murray — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, James McArthur and Dale Murray are fairly close on the surface numbers. Dale Murray posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.85 vs 4.84) and home runs allowed (0.4 per nine innings vs 1.13). James McArthur had the advantage in WHIP (1.325 vs 1.535). By the career numbers, Dale Murray 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.