Brandon Backe vs. Chase Bradford — Career Comparison

Brandon Backe built a career as a starting pitcher and Chase Bradford as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Chase Bradford posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.89 and WHIP 1.298 compared to 5.23 and 1.563 for Brandon Backe. By the career numbers, Chase Bradford had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.