Ray Dobens vs. Darin Downs — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Ray Dobens posted a stronger line than Darin Downs. Ray Dobens posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.81 vs 4.76) and home runs allowed (0 per nine innings vs 0.69). By the career numbers, Ray Dobens 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.