Willie Blair vs. Josh Lindblom — Career Comparison

Willie Blair 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 85), run prevention (ERA+ 99 vs 88), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 96 vs 92). Willie Blair held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 122 vs 104). Role difference aside, Josh Lindblom holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.