Ryan Madson vs. Bob Turley — Career Comparison

Bob Turley built a career as a starting pitcher and Ryan Madson as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Ryan Madson led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 120 vs 66), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 100 vs 92), and run prevention (ERA+ 99 vs 98). Bob Turley held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 116 vs 96). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Ryan Madson.