Johnny Bright vs. Dave Downs — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Johnny Bright posted a stronger line than Dave Downs. Johnny Bright posted stronger numbers in ERA (1.61 vs 2.74) and WHIP (0.964 vs 1.217). By the career numbers, Johnny Bright 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.