Brian Looney vs. Eddie Oropesa — Career Comparison

Brian Looney built a career as a starting pitcher and Eddie Oropesa as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Eddie Oropesa posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 7.34 and WHIP 1.978 compared to 11.37 and 2.447 for Brian Looney. By the career numbers, Eddie Oropesa had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.