Tim Belcher vs. Josh Lindblom — Career Comparison

Tim Belcher 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. Josh Lindblom led in strikeout rate (K%+ 107 vs 73), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 96 vs 88), and run prevention (ERA+ 99 vs 93). Tim Belcher held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 88 vs 84). Role difference aside, Josh Lindblom holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.