Casey Fossum vs. Mike Lincoln — Career Comparison

Casey Fossum 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 91), home run suppression (HR9+ 102 vs 89), and run prevention (ERA+ 105 vs 94). Casey Fossum held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 115 vs 81). Role difference aside, Mike Lincoln holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.