Herbert Brett vs. Darin Downs — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Herbert Brett posted a stronger line than Darin Downs. Herbert Brett posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.97 vs 4.76) and WHIP (1.235 vs 1.401). By the career numbers, Herbert Brett 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.