Nino Espinosa vs. Mike Lincoln — Career Comparison

Nino Espinosa 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 home run suppression (HR9+ 102 vs 88), walk avoidance (BB%+ 125 vs 112), and run prevention (ERA+ 105 vs 98). Role difference aside, Mike Lincoln holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.