John Purdin vs. Brian Van Belle — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, John Purdin posted a stronger line than Brian Van Belle. John Purdin posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.9 vs 5.4) and WHIP (1.410 vs 1.560). By the career numbers, John Purdin 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.