Erik Goeddel vs. Tim Lincecum — Career Comparison

Tim Lincecum built a career as a starting pitcher and Erik Goeddel as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Tim Lincecum led in home run suppression (HR9+ 112 vs 96), strikeout rate (K%+ 125 vs 110), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 107 vs 100). Erik Goeddel held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 114 vs 100). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Tim Lincecum.