Brandon Backe vs. John Gaddy — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, John Gaddy posted a stronger line than Brandon Backe. John Gaddy posted stronger numbers in ERA (0.69 vs 5.23) and WHIP (1.308 vs 1.563). By the career numbers, John Gaddy 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.