Jim Devlin vs. Darin Downs — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Jim Devlin posted a stronger line than Darin Downs. Jim Devlin posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.38 vs 4.76) and WHIP (1.286 vs 1.401). By the career numbers, Jim Devlin 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.