Phil Irwin vs. Tyler Lyons — Career Comparison

Phil Irwin 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 posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.3 and WHIP 1.249 compared to 7.27 and 2.077 for Phil Irwin. By the career numbers, Tyler Lyons had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.