Alan Brice vs. Andy Van Hekken — Career Comparison

Andy Van Hekken built a career as a starting pitcher and Alan Brice as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Alan Brice posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 0 and WHIP 2.100 compared to 3 and 1.467 for Andy Van Hekken. By the career numbers, Alan Brice had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.