Brad Lincoln vs. Rodrigo Lopez — Career Comparison

Rodrigo Lopez 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. Rodrigo Lopez led in strikeout rate (K%+ 95 vs 75), run prevention (ERA+ 92 vs 80), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 93 vs 86). Brad Lincoln held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 140 vs 112). Role difference aside, Rodrigo Lopez holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.