Brandon Backe vs. Erik Hiljus — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Erik Hiljus posted a stronger line than Brandon Backe. Erik Hiljus posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.79 vs 5.23) and WHIP (1.484 vs 1.563). By the career numbers, Erik Hiljus 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.