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Lindblom

P · Very poor

PAL
1
WAR
-0.3
ERA
9.72

2021

Josh Lindblom

#52P

Biography

Height
6' 4"
Weight
109 kg
Bats
R
Throws
R
MLB debut
June 1, 2011
Born
June 15, 1987 (39)
Birthplace
Lafayette, IN, USA
Draft
2008

Career history

  • Milwaukee Brewers · 2020 – 2021 (2 seasons)
  • Pittsburgh Pirates · 2017 (1 season)
  • Athletics · 2014 (1 season)
  • Texas Rangers · 2013 (1 season)
  • Philadelphia Phillies · 2012 (1 season)
  • Los Angeles Dodgers · 2011 – 2012 (2 seasons)

MLB record

YearTeamPJVDMPMMJRBWHIP
2021Milwaukee Brewers8009.7216.2171.98
2020Milwaukee Brewers12245.1645.1521.28
2017Pittsburgh Pirates4007.8410.1102.03
2014Athletics1003.864.221.50
2013Texas Rangers8135.4631.1211.47
201274353.5571.0701.35
2012Philadelphia Phillies26134.6323.1271.54
2012Los Angeles Dodgers48223.0247.2431.26
2011Los Angeles Dodgers27102.7329.2281.04
Career totals1347124.78209.02001.40

Josh Lindblom: our analysis

2021 season: 8 G, 16.7 IP, 0 W, 0 L, 17 SO, 1.98 WHIP. WAR -0.3 · PAL 1, very poor.

In 2021, Josh Lindblom, 39, posts a PAL Rating of 1 out of 100 (very poor), with a WAR of -0.3.

On the other hand, contact allowed (1, among the weakest in the league) and run prevention (1, among the weakest in the league) hold him back.

Advanced stats, 2021 Relief pitcher

MLB stats →

ERA

9.72

FIP

7.37

xFIP

6.22

ERA-

231

WHIP

1.98

K%

20.0 %

BB%

11.8 %

Strikeouts

17

Innings

16.7

Wins

0

Stats: MLB (statsapi) and Baseball Savant.

2022 projection

MLB trends →

Projected WAR

-0.3

80% of cases: -0.2 to 0.6

Strikeouts

16

2021 WAR

-0.3

This season's pace, over the average of the last two workloads, adjusted for next year's age.

Trend

→ Stable (0)

  • 2021-0.3 WAR · -1.2 per full season

Outlook, age included

-15 · 34 y.o. · the age when performance usually declines

It is only a projection. It knows nothing about injuries, trades or role changes.

Player ratings, 2021

All ratings →

Ratings from 0 to 100 drawn from Statcast, never by hand: 75 = established regular, 95+ = elite.

OV · Overall

49

Replacement or prospect

VEL
Velocity
62
STF
Stuff
67
CTL
Control
70
CNT
Contact allowed
42
STA
Stamina
—
DUR
Durability
35
EX
Experience
84
Why these ratings?
  • VEL — Velocity : Fastball velocity
  • STF — Stuff : Strikeouts, K − BB
  • CTL — Control : Walks avoided
  • CNT — Contact allowed : xwOBA, barrels and hard-hit balls allowed
  • STA — Stamina : Innings per start and innings pitched
  • DUR — Durability : Games played over several seasons
  • EX — Experience : Seasons in the majors

WAR and PAL Rating, 2021

How we rate →

WAR is fWAR (FanGraphs' version, distributed through MLB's API): wins added above a replacement player. PAL Rating scores performance from 0 to 100 against regulars in the same role (50 = median).

PAL: dimensions

Run prevention1
Stuff26
Command33
Contact allowed1
Velocity15

A pitcher's WAR

Computed by MLB from FIP (strikeouts, walks, home runs). FIP: 7.37 · RA9-WAR: -0.6

MLB's tracking of every ball, 2021 season. The percentile ranks the player among regulars in the role: 90th means better than 90% of them.

Fastball

90.3 mi/h

7th percentile

K%

20.0 %

19th percentile

BB%

11.8 %

24th percentile

xERA

9.11

0th percentile

xwOBA allowed

.435

0th percentile

Barrels allowed

20.0 %

0th percentile

Game log, 2021

DateOpponentIPHERBBSOERA
May 25vs SD2.001149.72
May 21@ CIN2.0432210.43
May 14vs ATL2.021029.95
Apr 23@ CHC3.2983510.97
Apr 14vs CHC2.010026.43
Apr 10@ STL2.033119.00
Apr 4vs MIN2.042206.00
Apr 1vs MIN1.000110.00

Josh Lindblom: frequently asked questions

What is Josh Lindblom's record in 2021?

Josh Lindblom is 0-0 in 2021, with a 9.72 ERA and 17 strikeouts in 16.7 innings.

How old is Josh Lindblom?

Josh Lindblom is 39 years old: he was born on June 15, 1987.

How tall is Josh Lindblom, and how much does he weigh?

Josh Lindblom is 6'4" (193 cm) and weighs 240 lb (109 kg).

Where is Josh Lindblom from?

United States: Josh Lindblom was born in Lafayette, IN, United States.

How good is Josh Lindblom?

Josh Lindblom produced -0.3 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2021. His PAL rating is 1 out of 100: very poor for his position.

Where was Josh Lindblom drafted?

Josh Lindblom: 2008.

What is Josh Lindblom's projection for 2022?

Our projection has him at -0.3 WAR in 2022, based on his weighted recent seasons and age.