Mike Lincoln vs. Ben Rivera — Career Comparison

Ben Rivera 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 walk avoidance (BB%+ 125 vs 76), home run suppression (HR9+ 102 vs 95), and run prevention (ERA+ 105 vs 97). Ben Rivera held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 110 vs 81). Role difference aside, Mike Lincoln holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.