Tyler Lyons vs. Mike Smithson — Career Comparison

Mike Smithson 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 home run suppression (HR9+ 106 vs 71), strikeout rate (K%+ 108 vs 86), and run prevention (ERA+ 105 vs 84). Mike Smithson held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 133 vs 124). Role difference aside, Tyler Lyons holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.