Jimmy Anderson vs. Tyler Lyons — Career Comparison

Jimmy Anderson 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 strikeout rate (K%+ 108 vs 56), walk avoidance (BB%+ 124 vs 92), and run prevention (ERA+ 105 vs 84). Jimmy Anderson held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 137 vs 106). Role difference aside, Tyler Lyons holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.