Michael Kopech vs. Brad Lincoln — Career Comparison

Michael Kopech 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. Michael Kopech led in strikeout rate (K%+ 100 vs 75), run prevention (ERA+ 95 vs 80), and home run suppression (HR9+ 83 vs 76). Brad Lincoln held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 140 vs 58). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Michael Kopech.