Joel Adamson vs. Brandon Backe — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Joel Adamson posted a stronger line than Brandon Backe. Joel Adamson posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.89 vs 5.23) and WHIP (1.432 vs 1.563). By the career numbers, Joel Adamson 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.