Ben Heller vs. Brian Van Belle — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Ben Heller posted a stronger line than Brian Van Belle. Ben Heller posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.65 vs 5.4) and home runs allowed (1.31 per nine innings vs 2.16). By the career numbers, Ben Heller 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.