Shane Lindsay vs. Julius London — Career Comparison

Julius London built a career as a starting pitcher and Shane Lindsay as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Julius London posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.86 and WHIP 1.371 compared to 12 and 2.667 for Shane Lindsay. By the career numbers, Julius London had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.