It doesn't matter if you are trying to make your next big bet or parlay, tweak your fantasy team, rub something in your buddy's face, or just want to understand the game better, it's always interesting to look at a matchup. Brian Downing and Steve Carlton have faced off against each other 15 times throughout their careers. Against Steve Carlton, Brian Downing has maintained a Batting Average of 0.333, higher than his career batting average of 0.267. Steve Carlton's career opposing batting average is 0.24, lower than their face-off average, possibly underperforming against Brian Downing. Brian Downing's OPS against Steve Carlton is 0.967, higher than his career OPS of 0.793.

Steve Carlton has struck out Brian Downing 4 times in 12 at-bats. Against Steve Carlton, Brian Downing strikes out every 3.750 plate appearances. Brian Downing's career Plate Appearance per Strikeout is 8.26, striking out less often against Steve Carlton than average. Steve Carlton strikes out a batter every 5.243 plate appearances, striking out Brian Downing more often than his average.