Wilson Alvarez vs. Tyler Lyons — Career Comparison

Wilson Alvarez 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 walk avoidance (BB%+ 124 vs 71), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 104 vs 93), and home run suppression (HR9+ 106 vs 105). Wilson Alvarez held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 110 vs 105). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Tyler Lyons.