Mike Kilkenny vs. Tyler Lyons — Career Comparison

Mike Kilkenny 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 walk avoidance (BB%+ 124 vs 78), run prevention (ERA+ 105 vs 90), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 104 vs 102). Mike Kilkenny held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 122 vs 108). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Tyler Lyons.