Darin Downs vs. Walt Smallwood — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Walt Smallwood posted a stronger line than Darin Downs. Walt Smallwood posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.56 vs 4.76) and WHIP (1.310 vs 1.401). By the career numbers, Walt Smallwood 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.