Darin Downs vs. Joe Pactwa — Career Comparison

Joe Pactwa 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. Joe Pactwa posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.86 and WHIP 2.020 compared to 4.76 and 1.401 for Darin Downs. By the career numbers, Joe Pactwa had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.