Louis Coleman vs. Kelly Downs — Career Comparison

Kelly Downs built a career as a starting pitcher and Louis Coleman as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Kelly Downs led in home run suppression (HR9+ 117 vs 92), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 99 vs 90), and walk avoidance (BB%+ 88 vs 80). Louis Coleman held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 113 vs 96). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Kelly Downs.