Steve Carlton vs. Josh Lindblom — Career Comparison

Steve Carlton 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 walk avoidance (BB%+ 104 vs 93), home run suppression (HR9+ 84 vs 76), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 96 vs 91). Steve Carlton held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 109 vs 107). Role difference aside, Josh Lindblom holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.