Heath Haynes vs. Brian Van Belle — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Heath Haynes and Brian Van Belle are fairly close on the surface numbers. Heath Haynes posted stronger numbers in ERA (0 vs 5.4) and home runs allowed (0 per nine innings vs 2.16). Brian Van Belle had the advantage in WHIP (1.560 vs 1.636). By the career numbers, Heath Haynes 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.