Justin Garza vs. Jordan Lyles — Career Comparison

Jordan Lyles built a career as a starting pitcher and Justin Garza as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Jordan Lyles posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 5.22 and WHIP 1.415 compared to 5.7 and 1.658 for Justin Garza. By the career numbers, Jordan Lyles had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.