Red Causey vs. Kelly Downs — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Red Causey posted a stronger line than Kelly Downs. Red Causey posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.59 vs 3.86) and home runs allowed (0.25 per nine innings vs 0.68). By the career numbers, Red Causey 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.