Jim Coates vs. Josh Lindblom — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Jim Coates posted a stronger line than Josh Lindblom. Jim Coates posted stronger numbers in ERA (4 vs 4.78) and home runs allowed (0.86 per nine innings vs 1.25). By the career numbers, Jim Coates had the better of this comparison — though ERA and WHIP alone don't account for era, park factors, or the defenses each pitcher worked behind.