Mike Loynd vs. Tom Makowski — Career Comparison

Mike Loynd built a career as a starting pitcher and Tom Makowski as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Tom Makowski posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.82 and WHIP 2.036 compared to 5.82 and 1.698 for Mike Loynd. By the career numbers, Tom Makowski had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.