Darin Downs vs. Ryan Webb — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Ryan Webb posted a stronger line than Darin Downs. Ryan Webb posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.43 vs 4.76) and home runs allowed (0.48 per nine innings vs 0.69). By the career numbers, Ryan Webb 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.