Fred Howard vs. Brian Van Belle — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Fred Howard posted a stronger line than Brian Van Belle. Fred Howard posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.57 vs 5.4) and home runs allowed (0.66 per nine innings vs 2.16). By the career numbers, Fred Howard 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.