Brandon Backe vs. Joe Hudson — Career Comparison

Brandon Backe built a career as a starting pitcher and Joe Hudson as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Joe Hudson led in home run suppression (HR9+ 277 vs 73), run prevention (ERA+ 110 vs 81), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 103 vs 81). Brandon Backe held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 95 vs 63). Role difference aside, Joe Hudson holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.