John Halama vs. Brad Lincoln — Career Comparison

John Halama built a career as a starting pitcher and Brad Lincoln as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. John Halama led in run prevention (ERA+ 105 vs 80), home run suppression (HR9+ 97 vs 76), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 96 vs 86). Brad Lincoln held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 140 vs 129). Role difference aside, John Halama holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.