Austin Adams vs. Brandon Backe — Career Comparison

Brandon Backe built a career as a starting pitcher and Austin Adams as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Austin Adams led in home run suppression (HR9+ 406 vs 73), strikeout rate (K%+ 124 vs 95), and run prevention (ERA+ 100 vs 81). Brandon Backe held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 80 vs 73). Role difference aside, Austin Adams holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.