Art Loudell vs. Sam Moran — Career Comparison

Art Loudell built a career as a starting pitcher and Sam Moran as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Art Loudell posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.38 and WHIP 1.734 compared to 7.47 and 2.059 for Sam Moran. By the career numbers, Art Loudell had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.