Clayton Kershaw vs. Tyler Lyons — Career Comparison

Clayton Kershaw 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. Clayton Kershaw led in run prevention (ERA+ 140 vs 105), home run suppression (HR9+ 123 vs 106), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 116 vs 104). Tyler Lyons held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 124 vs 120). Role difference aside, Clayton Kershaw holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.