Clay Carroll vs. Darin Downs — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Clay Carroll posted a stronger line than Darin Downs. Clay Carroll posted stronger numbers in ERA (2.94 vs 4.76) and home runs allowed (0.45 per nine innings vs 0.69). By the career numbers, Clay Carroll 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.