Darin Downs vs. Jon Meloan — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Jon Meloan posted a stronger line than Darin Downs. Jon Meloan posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.58 vs 4.76) and WHIP (1.245 vs 1.401). By the career numbers, Jon Meloan 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.