Ray Herbert vs. Tyler Lyons — Career Comparison

Ray Herbert 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 78), home run suppression (HR9+ 106 vs 85), and run prevention (ERA+ 105 vs 93). Ray Herbert held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 157 vs 124). Role difference aside, Tyler Lyons holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.