Porfi Altamirano vs. Brandon Backe — Career Comparison

Brandon Backe built a career as a starting pitcher and Porfi Altamirano as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Porfi Altamirano led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 104 vs 80), home run suppression (HR9+ 83 vs 73), and run prevention (ERA+ 86 vs 81). Role difference aside, Porfi Altamirano holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.