Darin Downs vs. Michael McDermott — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Darin Downs and Michael McDermott are fairly close on the surface numbers. Michael McDermott posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.16 vs 4.76) and home runs allowed (0.43 per nine innings vs 0.69). Darin Downs had the advantage in WHIP (1.401 vs 1.684). By the career numbers, Michael McDermott 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.