Paul Blackburn vs. Josh Lindblom — Career Comparison

Paul Blackburn 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 95), run prevention (ERA+ 99 vs 95), and walk avoidance (BB%+ 104 vs 100). Paul Blackburn held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 116 vs 84). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Josh Lindblom.