Kelly Downs vs. Dave Pavlas — Career Comparison

Kelly Downs built a career as a starting pitcher and Dave Pavlas as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Dave Pavlas posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 2.65 and WHIP 1.451 compared to 3.86 and 1.389 for Kelly Downs. By the career numbers, Dave Pavlas had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.