Mike Kilkenny vs. Josh Lindblom — Career Comparison

Mike Kilkenny 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. Mike Kilkenny led in home run suppression (HR9+ 114 vs 84), strikeout rate (K%+ 122 vs 107), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 102 vs 96). Josh Lindblom held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 104 vs 78). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Mike Kilkenny.