Tom Burgmeier vs. Darin Downs — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Tom Burgmeier posted a stronger line than Darin Downs. Tom Burgmeier posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.23 vs 4.76) and WHIP (1.327 vs 1.401). By the career numbers, Tom Burgmeier 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.