Rich Loiselle vs. Dick Newsome — Career Comparison

Dick Newsome built a career as a starting pitcher and Rich Loiselle as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Rich Loiselle posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.38 and WHIP 1.737 compared to 4.5 and 1.500 for Dick Newsome. By the career numbers, Rich Loiselle had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.