Tom Hilgendorf vs. Brian Van Belle — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Tom Hilgendorf posted a stronger line than Brian Van Belle. Tom Hilgendorf posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.04 vs 5.4) and WHIP (1.454 vs 1.560). By the career numbers, Tom Hilgendorf 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.