Bruce Chen vs. Josh Lindblom — Career Comparison

Bruce Chen 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 98), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 96 vs 90), and walk avoidance (BB%+ 104 vs 99). Bruce Chen held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 101 vs 99). Role difference aside, Josh Lindblom holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.