Tim Drew vs. Derrick Turnbow — Career Comparison

Tim Drew built a career as a starting pitcher and Derrick Turnbow as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Derrick Turnbow posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.3 and WHIP 1.471 compared to 7.02 and 1.807 for Tim Drew. By the career numbers, Derrick Turnbow had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.