Darin Downs vs. Harry Krause — Career Comparison

Harry Krause 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. Harry Krause posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 2.5 and WHIP 1.127 compared to 4.76 and 1.401 for Darin Downs. By the career numbers, Harry Krause had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.