Ed Murphy vs. Blue Moon Odom — Career Comparison

Blue Moon Odom built a career as a starting pitcher and Ed Murphy as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Ed Murphy posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.64 and WHIP 1.394 compared to 3.7 and 1.451 for Blue Moon Odom. By the career numbers, Ed Murphy had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.