Kerry Lacy vs. Brian Looney — Career Comparison

Brian Looney built a career as a starting pitcher and Kerry Lacy as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Kerry Lacy posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 5.59 and WHIP 1.935 compared to 11.37 and 2.447 for Brian Looney. By the career numbers, Kerry Lacy had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.