Bill Murphy vs. Mason Thompson — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Bill Murphy posted a stronger line than Mason Thompson. Bill Murphy posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.08 vs 5.21) and home runs allowed (0.51 per nine innings vs 0.87). By the career numbers, Bill 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.