Edwar Cabrera vs. Brian Van Belle — Career Comparison

Edwar Cabrera built a career as a starting pitcher and Brian Van Belle as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Brian Van Belle posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 5.4 and WHIP 1.560 compared to 11.12 and 3.000 for Edwar Cabrera. By the career numbers, Brian Van Belle had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.