Dave Schmidt vs. Brian Van Belle — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Dave Schmidt posted a stronger line than Brian Van Belle. Dave Schmidt posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.88 vs 5.4) and WHIP (1.381 vs 1.560). By the career numbers, Dave Schmidt 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.