Brian Looney vs. Robb Nen — Career Comparison

Brian Looney built a career as a starting pitcher and Robb Nen as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Robb Nen posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 2.98 and WHIP 1.270 compared to 11.37 and 2.447 for Brian Looney. By the career numbers, Robb Nen had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.