Darin Downs vs. Wiley Piatt — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Wiley Piatt posted a stronger line than Darin Downs. Wiley Piatt posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.6 vs 4.76) and home runs allowed (0.17 per nine innings vs 0.69). By the career numbers, Wiley Piatt 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.