Brian Looney vs. Al Lyons — Career Comparison

Brian Looney built a career as a starting pitcher and Al Lyons as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Al Lyons posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 6.3 and WHIP 1.840 compared to 11.37 and 2.447 for Brian Looney. By the career numbers, Al Lyons had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.