Andy Coakley vs. Dave Dowling — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Andy Coakley and Dave Dowling are fairly close on the surface numbers. Dave Dowling had the edge in ERA (1.8 vs 2.35). By the career numbers, Dave Dowling 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.