Shane Lindsay vs. John Neuer — Career Comparison

John Neuer 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. John Neuer posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 2.17 and WHIP 1.093 compared to 12 and 2.667 for Shane Lindsay. By the career numbers, John Neuer had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.