Brian Looney vs. James Naile — Career Comparison

Brian Looney built a career as a starting pitcher and James Naile as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. James Naile posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 7.4 and WHIP 1.890 compared to 11.37 and 2.447 for Brian Looney. By the career numbers, James Naile had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.