Brandon Backe vs. Heath Hembree — Career Comparison

Brandon Backe built a career as a starting pitcher and Heath Hembree as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Heath Hembree led in run prevention (ERA+ 111 vs 81), walk avoidance (BB%+ 105 vs 80), and strikeout rate (K%+ 116 vs 95). Role difference aside, Heath Hembree holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.