Richard Lovelady vs. Brian Van Belle — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Richard Lovelady posted a stronger line than Brian Van Belle. Richard Lovelady posted stronger numbers in WHIP (1.387 vs 1.560) and home runs allowed (1.22 per nine innings vs 2.16). By the career numbers, Richard Lovelady 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.