Jon Edwards vs. Brian Looney — Career Comparison

Brian Looney built a career as a starting pitcher and Jon Edwards as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Jon Edwards posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.67 and WHIP 1.608 compared to 11.37 and 2.447 for Brian Looney. By the career numbers, Jon Edwards had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.