Darin Downs vs. Libe Washburn — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Darin Downs and Libe Washburn are fairly close on the surface numbers. Libe Washburn posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.37 vs 4.76) and home runs allowed (0 per nine innings vs 0.69). Darin Downs had the advantage in WHIP (1.401 vs 1.571). By the career numbers, Libe Washburn 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.