Darin Downs vs. Woodie Fryman — Career Comparison

Woodie Fryman built a career as a starting pitcher and Darin Downs as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Woodie Fryman posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.77 and WHIP 1.383 compared to 4.76 and 1.401 for Darin Downs. By the career numbers, Woodie Fryman had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.