Jim Colborn vs. Josh Lindblom — Career Comparison

Jim Colborn 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 75), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 96 vs 89), and run prevention (ERA+ 99 vs 93). Jim Colborn held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 112 vs 104). Role difference aside, Josh Lindblom holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.