Walter Murphy vs. Steve Shirley — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Steve Shirley posted a stronger line than Walter Murphy. Steve Shirley posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.26 vs 9) and WHIP (1.895 vs 2.500). By the career numbers, Steve Shirley 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.