Ryan Rowland-Smith vs. Derrick Turnbow — Career Comparison

Ryan Rowland-Smith 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 led in strikeout rate (K%+ 126 vs 75), home run suppression (HR9+ 119 vs 77), and run prevention (ERA+ 124 vs 97). Ryan Rowland-Smith held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 88 vs 70). Role difference aside, Derrick Turnbow holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.