Adrian Lynch vs. Taylor Thompson — Career Comparison

Adrian Lynch built a career as a starting pitcher and Taylor Thompson as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Adrian Lynch posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 5.24 and WHIP 1.791 compared to 10.13 and 2.438 for Taylor Thompson. By the career numbers, Adrian Lynch had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.