Mike King vs. Tyler Lyons — Career Comparison

Mike King 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. Mike King led in run prevention (ERA+ 150 vs 105), home run suppression (HR9+ 144 vs 106), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 135 vs 104). Tyler Lyons held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 124 vs 98). Role difference aside, Mike King holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.