Blake Smith vs. Brian Van Belle — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Brian Van Belle posted a stronger line than Blake Smith. Brian Van Belle posted stronger numbers in ERA (5.4 vs 6.23) and WHIP (1.560 vs 1.615). By the career numbers, Brian Van Belle 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.