Brandon Backe vs. Erik Goeddel — Career Comparison

Brandon Backe built a career as a starting pitcher and Erik Goeddel as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Erik Goeddel led in run prevention (ERA+ 114 vs 81), home run suppression (HR9+ 96 vs 73), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 100 vs 81). Role difference aside, Erik Goeddel holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.