Darin Downs vs. Kid Madden — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Kid Madden posted a stronger line than Darin Downs. Kid Madden posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.92 vs 4.76) and home runs allowed (0.38 per nine innings vs 0.69). By the career numbers, Kid Madden 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.