Dick Fowler vs. Paul Lindblad — Career Comparison

Dick Fowler built a career as a starting pitcher and Paul Lindblad as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Paul Lindblad posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.29 and WHIP 1.342 compared to 4.11 and 1.493 for Dick Fowler. By the career numbers, Paul Lindblad had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.