Larry Jacobus vs. Brian Van Belle — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Larry Jacobus and Brian Van Belle are fairly close on the surface numbers. Larry Jacobus posted stronger numbers in WHIP (1.500 vs 1.560) and home runs allowed (0 per nine innings vs 2.16). Brian Van Belle had the advantage in ERA (5.4 vs 5.71). By the career numbers, Larry Jacobus 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.