Tim Lincecum vs Aaron Nola: Career Stats Comparison
Tim Lincecum (2007–2016) and Aaron Nola (2015–present) — breaking in during the 2000s and the 2010s respectively, so they pitched against very different hitting environments. Tim Lincecum compiled 110 wins and 1,736 strikeouts; Aaron Nola put up 109 wins and 1,876 strikeouts. The numbers below run them through identical career and rate-stat lenses.
Tim Lincecum
Aaron Nola
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate. Cells highlighted in green mark the player who leads that line. For pitchers, lower ERA, WHIP, and BB/9 lead; higher K/9 leads.
| Statistic | Tim Lincecum | Aaron Nola |
|---|---|---|
| Wins | 110 | 109 |
| Losses | 89 | 89 |
| Games | 278 | 285 |
| Games Started | 270 | 285 |
| Complete Games | 10 | 6 |
| Shutouts | 7 | 4 |
| Saves | 1 | 0 |
| Strikeouts | 1,736 | 1,876 |
| Walks | 669 | 449 |
| Hits Allowed | 1,506 | 1,522 |
| Home Runs Allowed | 147 | 217 |
| Innings Pitched | 1,682 | 1,715 |
| ERA | 3.74 | 3.83 |
| WHIP | 1.29 | 1.15 |
| K/9 | 9.29 | 9.84 |
| BB/9 | 3.58 | 2.36 |
PIV Comparison
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Aaron Nola leads Tim Lincecum 31,635 to 28,769 — a gap driven primarily by per-season impact (2,876 vs 2,877 per year). PIV adjusts each season to league baselines, so it's the cleanest way to compare careers across eras.
Peak Seasons
The best single seasons each player produced, ranked by ERA among qualified workloads (120+ innings).
Tim Lincecum — top 3 seasons by ERA (lower is better)
Aaron Nola — top 3 seasons by ERA (lower is better)
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Aaron Nola leads in strikeouts, WHIP, K/9, and innings pitched, while Tim Lincecum owns wins and ERA. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Aaron Nola. PIV agrees: Aaron Nola grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.