Brian Looney vs. Lou North — Career Comparison

Brian Looney built a career as a starting pitcher and Lou North as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Lou North posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.43 and WHIP 1.531 compared to 11.37 and 2.447 for Brian Looney. By the career numbers, Lou North had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.