Scott Downs vs. John Perkovich — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Scott Downs posted a stronger line than John Perkovich. Scott Downs posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.56 vs 7.2) and WHIP (1.387 vs 1.600). By the career numbers, Scott 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.