Wilson Alvarez vs. Josh Lindblom — Career Comparison

Wilson Alvarez built a career as a starting pitcher and Josh Lindblom as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Wilson Alvarez led in home run suppression (HR9+ 105 vs 84), run prevention (ERA+ 110 vs 99), and strikeout rate (K%+ 112 vs 107). Josh Lindblom held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 104 vs 71). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Wilson Alvarez.