Tim Lincecum vs. Lynn Lovenguth — Career Comparison

Tim Lincecum built a career as a starting pitcher and Lynn Lovenguth as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Lynn Lovenguth posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.67 and WHIP 1.444 compared to 3.74 and 1.313 for Tim Lincecum. By the career numbers, Lynn Lovenguth had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.