Jim Roberts vs. Derrick Turnbow — Career Comparison

Jim Roberts 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 7.18 and 1.899 for Jim Roberts. By the career numbers, Derrick Turnbow had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.