George Murray vs. Steve Olin — Career Comparison

George Murray built a career as a starting pitcher and Steve Olin as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Steve Olin posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.1 and WHIP 1.388 compared to 5.38 and 1.559 for George Murray. By the career numbers, Steve Olin had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.