Henry Elder vs. Brian Looney — Career Comparison

Brian Looney built a career as a starting pitcher and Henry Elder as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Henry Elder posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 8.1 and WHIP 2.700 compared to 11.37 and 2.447 for Brian Looney. By the career numbers, Henry Elder had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.