Brian Van Belle vs. Curt Young — Career Comparison

Curt Young 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. Curt Young posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.31 and WHIP 1.364 compared to 5.4 and 1.560 for Brian Van Belle. By the career numbers, Curt Young had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.