Eric Jokisch vs. Tyler Lyons — Career Comparison

Eric Jokisch 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. Eric Jokisch posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 1.88 and WHIP 1.535 compared to 4.3 and 1.249 for Tyler Lyons. By the career numbers, Eric Jokisch had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.