Bob Blaylock vs. Josh Lindblom — Career Comparison

Bob Blaylock 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 posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.78 and WHIP 1.431 compared to 5.94 and 1.620 for Bob Blaylock. By the career numbers, Josh Lindblom had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.