Brandon Backe vs. Wayne Gomes — Career Comparison

Brandon Backe built a career as a starting pitcher and Wayne Gomes as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Wayne Gomes led in home run suppression (HR9+ 132 vs 73), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 101 vs 81), and run prevention (ERA+ 94 vs 81). Brandon Backe held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 95 vs 89). Role difference aside, Wayne Gomes holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.