Brian Looney vs. Dickie Noles — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Dickie Noles posted a stronger line than Brian Looney. Dickie Noles posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.56 vs 11.37) and WHIP (1.481 vs 2.447). By the career numbers, Dickie Noles had the better of this comparison — though ERA and WHIP alone don't account for era, park factors, or the defenses each pitcher worked behind.