Glenn Abbott vs. Tyler Lyons — Career Comparison

Glenn Abbott built a career as a starting pitcher and Tyler Lyons as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Tyler Lyons led in home run suppression (HR9+ 106 vs 69), strikeout rate (K%+ 108 vs 71), and run prevention (ERA+ 105 vs 86). Role difference aside, Tyler Lyons holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.