Josh Lindblom vs. Wilfredo Salas — Career Comparison

Wilfredo Salas 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. Wilfredo Salas posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 2 and WHIP 1.333 compared to 4.78 and 1.431 for Josh Lindblom. By the career numbers, Wilfredo Salas had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.