Darin Downs vs. Wild Bill Widner — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Wild Bill Widner posted a stronger line than Darin Downs. Wild Bill Widner posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.36 vs 4.76) and home runs allowed (0.4 per nine innings vs 0.69). By the career numbers, Wild Bill Widner 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.