Bob Bruce vs. Mike Lincoln — Career Comparison

Bob Bruce built a career as a starting pitcher and Mike Lincoln as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Bob Bruce led in strikeout rate (K%+ 103 vs 81), home run suppression (HR9+ 115 vs 102), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 101 vs 98). Mike Lincoln held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 105 vs 91). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Bob Bruce.