Brandon Backe vs. Al Jurisich — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Al Jurisich posted a stronger line than Brandon Backe. Al Jurisich posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.24 vs 5.23) and WHIP (1.373 vs 1.563). By the career numbers, Al Jurisich 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.