John Butcher vs. Dave Downs — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Dave Downs posted a stronger line than John Butcher. Dave Downs posted stronger numbers in ERA (2.74 vs 4.42) and WHIP (1.217 vs 1.414). By the career numbers, Dave Downs 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.