Kevin Shackelford vs. Brian Van Belle — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Kevin Shackelford and Brian Van Belle are fairly close on the surface numbers. Kevin Shackelford had the edge in home runs allowed (1.4 per nine innings vs 2.16). By the career numbers, Kevin Shackelford 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.