Russ Dedeaux vs. Shane Lindsay — Career Comparison

Russ Dedeaux built a career as a starting pitcher and Shane Lindsay as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Shane Lindsay posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 12 and WHIP 2.667 compared to 13.5 and 3.400 for Russ Dedeaux. By the career numbers, Shane Lindsay had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.