Brian Looney vs. Will Ohman — Career Comparison

Brian Looney built a career as a starting pitcher and Will Ohman as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Will Ohman posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.28 and WHIP 1.433 compared to 11.37 and 2.447 for Brian Looney. By the career numbers, Will Ohman had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.