Jim Kaat vs. Tyler Lyons — Career Comparison

Jim Kaat 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 73), home run suppression (HR9+ 106 vs 81), and run prevention (ERA+ 105 vs 87). Jim Kaat held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 178 vs 124). Role difference aside, Tyler Lyons holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.