Adam Loewen vs. Dike Varney — Career Comparison

Adam Loewen built a career as a starting pitcher and Dike Varney as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Adam Loewen posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 5.85 and WHIP 1.690 compared to 6.14 and 1.773 for Dike Varney. By the career numbers, Adam Loewen had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.