Darin Downs vs. Frog Holsey — Career Comparison

Frog Holsey 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. Frog Holsey posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.25 and WHIP 1.413 compared to 4.76 and 1.401 for Darin Downs. By the career numbers, Frog Holsey had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.