Mel Stottlemyre Jr. vs. Brian Van Belle — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Mel Stottlemyre Jr. posted a stronger line than Brian Van Belle. Mel Stottlemyre Jr. posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.88 vs 5.4) and home runs allowed (0.86 per nine innings vs 2.16). By the career numbers, Mel Stottlemyre Jr. 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.