Don Carman vs. Mike Lincoln — Career Comparison

Don Carman 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. Mike Lincoln led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 125 vs 90), home run suppression (HR9+ 102 vs 77), and run prevention (ERA+ 105 vs 91). Don Carman held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 95 vs 81). Role difference aside, Mike Lincoln holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.