Demarcus Evans vs. Jacob Lindgren — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Demarcus Evans and Jacob Lindgren are fairly close on the surface numbers. Demarcus Evans posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.75 vs 5.14) and home runs allowed (1.48 per nine innings vs 3.86). Jacob Lindgren had the advantage in WHIP (1.286 vs 1.418). By the career numbers, Demarcus Evans 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.