Francis Beltran vs. Doug Brocail — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Doug Brocail posted a stronger line than Francis Beltran. Doug Brocail posted stronger numbers in ERA (4 vs 5.69) and WHIP (1.397 vs 1.695). By the career numbers, Doug Brocail 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.