Tyler Lyons vs. Caleb Smith — Career Comparison

Caleb Smith 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 walk avoidance (BB%+ 124 vs 75), home run suppression (HR9+ 106 vs 74), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 104 vs 83). Caleb Smith held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 111 vs 108). Role difference aside, Tyler Lyons holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.