Brandon Backe vs. Gene Harris — Career Comparison

Brandon Backe built a career as a starting pitcher and Gene Harris as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Gene Harris led in home run suppression (HR9+ 122 vs 73), run prevention (ERA+ 92 vs 81), and strikeout rate (K%+ 102 vs 95). Brandon Backe held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 80 vs 70). Role difference aside, Gene Harris holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.