Brian Maxcy vs. Albert Owens — Career Comparison

Albert Owens built a career as a starting pitcher and Brian Maxcy as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Albert Owens posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 7.16 and WHIP 1.837 compared to 7.28 and 1.958 for Brian Maxcy. By the career numbers, Albert Owens had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.