Kelly Downs vs. Huston Street — Career Comparison

Kelly Downs built a career as a starting pitcher and Huston Street as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Huston Street led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 151 vs 88), strikeout rate (K%+ 111 vs 96), and run prevention (ERA+ 114 vs 101). Kelly Downs held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 117 vs 82). Role difference aside, Huston Street holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.