Dwight Bernard vs. Tim Lincecum — Career Comparison

Tim Lincecum built a career as a starting pitcher and Dwight Bernard as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Tim Lincecum led in strikeout rate (K%+ 125 vs 81), run prevention (ERA+ 100 vs 89), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 107 vs 98). Dwight Bernard held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 146 vs 112). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Tim Lincecum.