Darin Downs vs. Larry McWilliams — Career Comparison

Larry McWilliams 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. Larry McWilliams posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.99 and WHIP 1.378 compared to 4.76 and 1.401 for Darin Downs. By the career numbers, Larry McWilliams had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.