Bryan Shaw vs. Jacob Turner — Career Comparison

Jacob Turner built a career as a starting pitcher and Bryan Shaw as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Bryan Shaw led in run prevention (ERA+ 92 vs 81), strikeout rate (K%+ 82 vs 75), and walk avoidance (BB%+ 94 vs 88). Jacob Turner held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 98 vs 97). Role difference aside, Bryan Shaw holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.