Mike Crudale vs. Darin Downs — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Mike Crudale posted a stronger line than Darin Downs. Mike Crudale posted stronger numbers in ERA (2.09 vs 4.76) and WHIP (1.227 vs 1.401). By the career numbers, Mike Crudale 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.