Ken Johnson vs. Brad Lincoln — Career Comparison

Ken Johnson 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. Ken Johnson led in run prevention (ERA+ 100 vs 80), home run suppression (HR9+ 91 vs 76), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 95 vs 86). Brad Lincoln held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 140 vs 139). Role difference aside, Ken Johnson holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.