John Bogart vs. Scott Downs — Career Comparison

John Bogart built a career as a starting pitcher and Scott Downs as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. John Bogart posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.04 and WHIP 1.437 compared to 3.56 and 1.387 for Scott Downs. By the career numbers, John Bogart had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.