Heath Murray vs. Jay Tessmer — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Heath Murray and Jay Tessmer are fairly close on the surface numbers. Heath Murray posted stronger numbers in ERA (6.41 vs 7.71) and home runs allowed (1.36 per nine innings vs 1.93). Jay Tessmer had the advantage in WHIP (1.843 vs 1.954). By the career numbers, Heath 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.