Jorge Alcala vs. Brandon Backe — Career Comparison

Brandon Backe built a career as a starting pitcher and Jorge Alcala as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Jorge Alcala led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 121 vs 80), run prevention (ERA+ 97 vs 81), and strikeout rate (K%+ 105 vs 95). Brandon Backe held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 73 vs 70). Role difference aside, Jorge Alcala holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.