Bobby Mitchell vs. Ed Murphy — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Bobby Mitchell posted a stronger line than Ed Murphy. Bobby Mitchell posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.18 vs 3.64) and home runs allowed (0.05 per nine innings vs 0.33). By the career numbers, Bobby Mitchell 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.