Johnny Kucks vs. Tyler Lyons — Career Comparison

Johnny Kucks 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 64), run prevention (ERA+ 105 vs 89), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 104 vs 91). Role difference aside, Tyler Lyons holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.