Dane De La Rosa vs. Darin Downs — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Dane De La Rosa posted a stronger line than Darin Downs. Dane De La Rosa posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.24 vs 4.76) and WHIP (1.322 vs 1.401). By the career numbers, Dane De La Rosa 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.