Darin Downs vs. Hersh Freeman — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Darin Downs and Hersh Freeman are fairly close on the surface numbers. Hersh Freeman had the edge in ERA (3.74 vs 4.76). By the career numbers, Hersh Freeman 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.