Mike Loynd vs. Hank Morrison — Career Comparison

Mike Loynd built a career as a starting pitcher and Hank Morrison as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Mike Loynd posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 5.82 and WHIP 1.698 compared to 7.58 and 1.860 for Hank Morrison. By the career numbers, Mike Loynd had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.