Johnny Murphy vs. Roy Witherup — Career Comparison

Roy Witherup built a career as a starting pitcher and Johnny Murphy as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Johnny Murphy posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.5 and WHIP 1.367 compared to 4.44 and 1.454 for Roy Witherup. By the career numbers, Johnny Murphy had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.