Dave LaRoche vs. Brian Van Belle — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Dave LaRoche posted a stronger line than Brian Van Belle. Dave LaRoche posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.53 vs 5.4) and WHIP (1.390 vs 1.560). By the career numbers, Dave LaRoche 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.