Tyler Lyons vs. Manuel Rodriguez — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Manuel Rodriguez posted a stronger line than Tyler Lyons. Manuel Rodriguez posted stronger numbers in ERA (2.99 vs 4.3) and home runs allowed (0.82 per nine innings vs 1.27). By the career numbers, Manuel Rodriguez had the better of this comparison — though ERA and WHIP alone don't account for era, park factors, or the defenses each pitcher worked behind.