Tyler Lyons vs. Edinson Volquez — Career Comparison

Edinson Volquez 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 71), run prevention (ERA+ 105 vs 87), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 104 vs 89). Role difference aside, Tyler Lyons holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.