Brian Looney vs. Chris Seddon — Career Comparison

Brian Looney built a career as a starting pitcher and Chris Seddon as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Chris Seddon posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 5.47 and WHIP 1.541 compared to 11.37 and 2.447 for Brian Looney. By the career numbers, Chris Seddon had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.