If you want to try it, grab https://karabiner-elements.pqrs.org/

Activate the complex modification called "Change caps_lock to control if pressed with other keys, to escape if pressed alone".

Now you have a capslock key that doubles as control and escape and your pinky can begin recovering from the decades of abuse.

Thank you!

FYI there are various utilities (Hammerspoon and Karabiner Elements, off the top of my head) that can make caps lock act as escape if pressed and released, control if used in conjunction with other keys. This took some getting used to, but thanks to the Touch Bar, I got used to it and now I find it invaluable. YMMV of course.

I agree with both of you :)

https://karabiner-elements.pqrs.org/ has an option that maps caps lock to control when press in conjunction with another key and as escape when pressed alone