A. J. Achter vs. Josh Lindblom — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, A. J. Achter and Josh Lindblom are fairly close on the surface numbers. Josh Lindblom posted stronger numbers in WHIP (1.431 vs 1.484) and home runs allowed (1.25 per nine innings vs 1.89). A. J. Achter had the advantage in ERA (3.92 vs 4.78). By the career numbers, Josh Lindblom 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.