Bob Barr vs. Darin Downs — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Bob Barr posted a stronger line than Darin Downs. Bob Barr posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.85 vs 4.76) and home runs allowed (0.21 per nine innings vs 0.69). By the career numbers, Bob Barr 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.