Travis Phelps vs. Jacob Turner — Career Comparison

Jacob Turner built a career as a starting pitcher and Travis Phelps as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Travis Phelps led in strikeout rate (K%+ 118 vs 75), run prevention (ERA+ 108 vs 81), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 93 vs 87). Jacob Turner held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 88 vs 81). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Travis Phelps.