Jose Arredondo vs. Brandon Backe — Career Comparison

Brandon Backe built a career as a starting pitcher and Jose Arredondo as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Jose Arredondo led in run prevention (ERA+ 141 vs 81), home run suppression (HR9+ 120 vs 73), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 104 vs 81). Role difference aside, Jose Arredondo holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.