Joe Jimenez vs. Brian Van Belle — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Joe Jimenez posted a stronger line than Brian Van Belle. Joe Jimenez posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.47 vs 5.4) and WHIP (1.266 vs 1.560). By the career numbers, Joe Jimenez 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.