Brandon Backe

Brandon Backe
Pitcher
Born: (1978-04-05) April 5, 1978
Galveston, Texas, U.S.
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
MLB debut
July 19, 2002, for the Tampa Bay Devil Rays
Last MLB appearance
June 18, 2009, for the Houston Astros
MLB statistics
Win–loss record31–29
Earned run average5.23
Strikeouts360
Stats at Baseball Reference 
Teams

Brandon Allen Backe (/ˈbæki/; born April 5, 1978) is a former pitcher in Major League Baseball (MLB). He played for the Tampa Bay Devil Rays and Houston Astros during his career, and appeared in the 2005 World Series as a member of the Astros.

Originally a position player, Backe was drafted as a second baseman and played in the outfield in the minor leagues prior to converting to pitching.