Brandon Backe vs. Kirby Higbe — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Kirby Higbe posted a stronger line than Brandon Backe. Kirby Higbe posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.69 vs 5.23) and WHIP (1.404 vs 1.563). By the career numbers, Kirby Higbe 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.