Brandon Backe vs. Jason Kershner — Career Comparison

Brandon Backe built a career as a starting pitcher and Jason Kershner as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Jason Kershner posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.22 and WHIP 1.326 compared to 5.23 and 1.563 for Brandon Backe. By the career numbers, Jason Kershner had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.