Darin Downs vs. Willy Wilson — Career Comparison

Willy Wilson built a career as a starting pitcher and Darin Downs as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Willy Wilson posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 2.57 and WHIP 0.714 compared to 4.76 and 1.401 for Darin Downs. By the career numbers, Willy Wilson had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.