Kelly Downs vs. J. P. France — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Kelly Downs posted a stronger line than J. P. France. Kelly Downs posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.86 vs 4.35) and home runs allowed (0.68 per nine innings vs 1.3). By the career numbers, Kelly Downs 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.