Ryan Borucki vs. Tim Lincecum — Career Comparison

Tim Lincecum built a career as a starting pitcher and Ryan Borucki as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Ryan Borucki led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 190 vs 76), run prevention (ERA+ 122 vs 100), and home run suppression (HR9+ 133 vs 112). Tim Lincecum held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 125 vs 86). Role difference aside, Ryan Borucki holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.