Con Murphy vs. Tink Riviere — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Con Murphy posted a stronger line than Tink Riviere. Con Murphy posted stronger numbers in ERA (5.07 vs 6.28) and home runs allowed (0.16 per nine innings vs 0.42). By the career numbers, Con 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.