Brian Van Belle vs. Gary Waslewski — Career Comparison

Gary Waslewski built a career as a starting pitcher and Brian Van Belle as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Gary Waslewski posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.44 and WHIP 1.452 compared to 5.4 and 1.560 for Brian Van Belle. By the career numbers, Gary Waslewski had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.