Darin Downs vs. Josh Hall — Career Comparison

Josh Hall 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. Darin Downs posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.76 and WHIP 1.401 compared to 6.57 and 1.986 for Josh Hall. By the career numbers, Darin Downs had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.