Tyler Lyons vs. Steve Sparks — Career Comparison

Steve Sparks 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 90), strikeout rate (K%+ 108 vs 77), and run prevention (ERA+ 105 vs 90). Role difference aside, Tyler Lyons holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.