Fernando Arroyo vs. Les Backman — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Les Backman posted a stronger line than Fernando Arroyo. Les Backman posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.61 vs 4.44) and home runs allowed (0.18 per nine innings vs 0.94). By the career numbers, Les Backman 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.