Luke Archer vs. Brandon Backe — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Luke Archer posted a stronger line than Brandon Backe. Luke Archer posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.98 vs 5.23) and WHIP (1.509 vs 1.563). By the career numbers, Luke Archer 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.