Mark Baldwin vs. Darin Downs — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Mark Baldwin posted a stronger line than Darin Downs. Mark Baldwin posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.37 vs 4.76) and home runs allowed (0.26 per nine innings vs 0.69). By the career numbers, Mark Baldwin had the better of this comparison — though ERA and WHIP alone don't account for era, park factors, or the defenses each pitcher worked behind.