Brian Looney vs. Dave Odom — Career Comparison

Brian Looney built a career as a starting pitcher and Dave Odom as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Dave Odom posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 5.27 and WHIP 1.537 compared to 11.37 and 2.447 for Brian Looney. By the career numbers, Dave Odom had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.