Darin Downs vs. Bill Hutchison — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Bill Hutchison posted a stronger line than Darin Downs. Bill Hutchison posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.59 vs 4.76) and home runs allowed (0.3 per nine innings vs 0.69). By the career numbers, Bill Hutchison 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.