Brian Looney vs. Alan Newman — Career Comparison

Brian Looney built a career as a starting pitcher and Alan Newman as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Alan Newman posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 7.94 and WHIP 2.235 compared to 11.37 and 2.447 for Brian Looney. By the career numbers, Alan Newman had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.