George Murray vs. Al Widmar — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, George Murray and Al Widmar are fairly close on the surface numbers. George Murray posted stronger numbers in WHIP (1.559 vs 1.640) and home runs allowed (0.37 per nine innings vs 0.95). Al Widmar had the advantage in ERA (5.21 vs 5.38). By the career numbers, George Murray 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.