Josh Lindblom vs. Andy Sonnanstine — Career Comparison

Andy Sonnanstine 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. Andy Sonnanstine led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 172 vs 104), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 109 vs 96), and home run suppression (HR9+ 96 vs 84). Josh Lindblom held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 99 vs 90). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Andy Sonnanstine.