Al Blanche vs. Darin Downs — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Al Blanche posted a stronger line than Darin Downs. Al Blanche posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.78 vs 4.76) and home runs allowed (0.27 per nine innings vs 0.69). By the career numbers, Al Blanche 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.