Darin Downs vs. Bryan Woo — Career Comparison

Bryan Woo 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. Bryan Woo posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.21 and WHIP 0.983 compared to 4.76 and 1.401 for Darin Downs. By the career numbers, Bryan Woo had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.