Bobby Cassevah vs. Kelly Downs — Career Comparison

Kelly Downs built a career as a starting pitcher and Bobby Cassevah as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Bobby Cassevah posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.2 and WHIP 1.454 compared to 3.86 and 1.389 for Kelly Downs. By the career numbers, Bobby Cassevah had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.