Dave Dravecky vs. Tyler Lyons — Career Comparison

Dave Dravecky 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 84), home run suppression (HR9+ 106 vs 92), and walk avoidance (BB%+ 124 vs 117). Dave Dravecky held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 123 vs 105). Role difference aside, Tyler Lyons holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.