Brandon Backe vs. Rick Henninger — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Rick Henninger posted a stronger line than Brandon Backe. Rick Henninger posted stronger numbers in ERA (2.74 vs 5.23) and WHIP (1.478 vs 1.563). By the career numbers, Rick Henninger 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.