Josh Lindblom vs. Jeff Samardzija — Career Comparison

Jeff Samardzija 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. Jeff Samardzija led in home run suppression (HR9+ 95 vs 84), walk avoidance (BB%+ 111 vs 104), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 102 vs 96). Josh Lindblom held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 107 vs 106). Role difference aside, Jeff Samardzija holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.