Darin Downs vs. Hector Maestri — Career Comparison

Hector Maestri 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. Hector Maestri posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 1.13 and WHIP 1.250 compared to 4.76 and 1.401 for Darin Downs. By the career numbers, Hector Maestri had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.