Danny Murphy vs. Buzz Wetzel — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Danny Murphy and Buzz Wetzel are fairly close on the surface numbers. Danny Murphy posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.66 vs 7.71) and WHIP (1.580 vs 2.786). Buzz Wetzel had the advantage in home runs allowed (0 per nine innings vs 1.04). By the career numbers, Danny 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.