Kelly Downs vs. Josh Winder — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Kelly Downs and Josh Winder are fairly close on the surface numbers. Kelly Downs posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.86 vs 4.39) and home runs allowed (0.68 per nine innings vs 1.14). Josh Winder had the advantage in WHIP (1.301 vs 1.389). 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.