Darin Downs vs. George Meakim — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, George Meakim posted a stronger line than Darin Downs. George Meakim posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.03 vs 4.76) and home runs allowed (0.21 per nine innings vs 0.69). By the career numbers, George Meakim 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.