As you've likely heard, former Brewer Derrick Turnbow's career hit a major bump in the road this week, as Turnbow was released by the Marlins after experiencing pain in his shoulder during a game on Tuesday. Turnbow hasn't pitched in a Brewer uniform since April of 2008, but he will likely always be a cult hero in Milwaukee for his 2005 season, when he came out of nowhere to tie a Brewer record with 39 saves, while posting a 1.74 ERA.
Let's review what we know about Turnbow: He was wild, a little unpredictable, and a cult hero. Is it just me, or is this exactly the kind of guy you'd compare to an American Gladiator?
Fortunately, there's a Gladiator perfectly suited for the task at hand:
Ladies and gentlemen, let's check the Tale of the Tape:
| Turnbow | Turbo | |
| Thomas Derrick Turnbow | Real name | Galen Tomlinson |
| Milwaukee Brewer, 2005-2008 | Claim to fame | American Gladiator, 1990-1996 |
| Ninth inning | Best Event | Hang Tough |
| Tie: Adam Dunn and Bobbleheads | Arch-nemesis | Kyler Storm |
| "That wild guy" | Known as | "the best athlete on the team" |
| Not many. (Thanks, MLB!) | Videos on Youtube | Roughly a day's worth. |
| October 2002 | Known positive steroid tests | None. (You're thinking of Nitro) |
| Rehabbing free agent pitcher | Current job | Girls volleyball coach |
Poll
So, who wins?
Derrick Turnbow (108 votes)
American Gladiator Turbo (73 votes)
181 total votes
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