Mike Lincoln vs. Marty Pattin — Career Comparison

Marty Pattin built a career as a starting pitcher and Mike Lincoln as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Mike Lincoln led in home run suppression (HR9+ 102 vs 74), run prevention (ERA+ 105 vs 94), and walk avoidance (BB%+ 125 vs 119). Marty Pattin held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 99 vs 81). Role difference aside, Mike Lincoln holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.