Joe Harvey vs. Brian Van Belle — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Joe Harvey posted a stronger line than Brian Van Belle. Joe Harvey posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.22 vs 5.4) and home runs allowed (1.27 per nine innings vs 2.16). By the career numbers, Joe Harvey 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.