Brandon Backe vs. Johnny Gee — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Johnny Gee posted a stronger line than Brandon Backe. Johnny Gee posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.41 vs 5.23) and home runs allowed (0.41 per nine innings vs 1.49). By the career numbers, Johnny Gee 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.