Tyler Lyons vs. Clayton Richard — Career Comparison

Clayton Richard 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 84), walk avoidance (BB%+ 124 vs 108), and run prevention (ERA+ 105 vs 96). Clayton Richard held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 109 vs 106). Role difference aside, Tyler Lyons holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.